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John Berry returns to Gainesville for a fourth year to perform Dec. 4 at Brenau in a benefit for Challenged Child and Friends.

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“Anna Karenina,” with a strong cast led by Keira Knightley, right, turns out to be a tease.

The stylish first act gives way to a love story that loses energy.

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Gainesville’s historic avenue lights up with the holiday spirit for the annual Christmas on Green Street, complete with a parade, a tree lighting and Santa.

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As holiday traditions go, “The Nutcracker” is as timeless as they come. The Gainesville Ballet’s performance this weekend brings together generations of dancers with great music, costumes and magic for the whole family.

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If you’re a fan of the classic holiday film “A Christmas Story,” you’ll love the stage version by Habersham Community Theater.

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outdoors events This week

Full Moon Hike, Tallulah Falls. 6–8 p.m. Nov. 28. Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls. Enjoy the gorge in the magical, shimmering light of the full moon. $5 admission, $5 parking. 706-754-7981.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk, Lawrenceville.

8 a.m. Dec. 1. 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville. Wear a holiday-themed costume and tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Adults $30, ages 6-18 $25, 5 and younger $10. 678-237-4458, pmcadams@ arthritis.org or www.jbrwgwinnett.org Holiday Hustle 5K, Gainesville.

8:30 a.m. Dec. 1. 2801 Allen Creek Road, Gainesville. 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Georgia Firefighter’s Burn Foundation. $30, $75 family rate. 770-531-6838, Active.com or aaaraceservices.com Pulmonary Fibrosis 5K Run/Walk, Dawsonville. 9 a.m. Dec. 1. Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville. Runners and walkers can join this fundraiser in honor of Victor Maret to help find a cure and raise awareness for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Register in advance. $25 plus $5 parking. 888-222-8541.

etc events This week

Book signing for local author Ronda Rich, Clermont. 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 29. Clermont Dip Library & History Center, 670 Main St. Rich will lead a discussion of her book, “There’s a Better Day A-Comin.” Books available for purchase.

Chestatee River Diving Bell Ceremony, Dahlonega. 11 a.m. Nov. 30. Hancock Park, Dahlonega. 706-482-2707, rebeccashirley@dahlonegadda. org Christmas at the Cabin, Sautee Nacoochee. Dec. 1. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. AfricanAmerican Heritage Site. 706-8783300, www.snca.org Christmas Open House Byron Herbert Reece Farm and Heritage Center, Blairsville. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 1. Free admission, refreshments,

Get Christmasy at Sautee cabin St. Nicholas visits the Heritage Site at Sautee Nacoochee from 3-7 p.m. Dec. 1 for the annual Christmas at the Cabin celebration.

Gourds, garlands of greenery, and primitive decorations will adorn the Nacoochee cabin and Christmas trees. Tours, music and caroling and visits with St. Nick are free. Traditional tunes will be performed by local musicians from just before dusk until just after dark.

For more, visit www.snca.org.

From staff reports

Spice Up the Holidays for your Health, Helen. 10 a.m. to noon. Dec. 1.

Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen.

Explore traditional and modern uses of common holiday spices like cinnamon and ginger for medicinal purposes. $25, $5 parking. 706-8783087.

Toy Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk, Winder. 2

door prizes. Author Terry Kay signing books.

Aviation program & Pancake Breakfast, Lawrenceville. 8 a.m. Dec. 1. Breakfast and/or refreshments are available EAA Sport Aviation Center, 690 Airport Road, Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, Lawrenceville. $6.

404-314-7573, jlevine@bellsouth. net Nacoochee Center Community Hall Pot Luck Lunch and Program, Sautee Nacoochee. Dec. 4. The Community Hall, 283 GA 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. Bring your favorite dish to share, plate and eating utensils. Donations welcomed. 706-878-3300.

Upcoming

Herbal Lotions, Salves & Lip Balms, Athens. Session 1: 9-11:00 a.m., Session 2: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Dec. 6. Visitor Center, Classroom 2, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 South Milledge Ave., Athens. $27. Discover a variety of recipes for using herbs and essential oils for health

p.m. Dec.1. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. This 5K Run/Walk race is being held by Walton-Barrow Board of Realtors to benefit the “Shop With A Cop” program for needy children. $5 parking. 706-215-3893 or 706215-3893.

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HO HO Hustle 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, Oakwood. 4:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Oakwood City Park, Railroad Avenue, Oakwood. 5K event under the lights of Oakwood to benefit the Disability Resource Center of Hall County. 5K $20 before Dec. 1, $25 after. Active. com or aaaraceservices.com Fun at the Fort, Winder. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 15. Fort Yargo State Park, Winder. Experience a picturesque and fascinating historic site within the state park, while learning about life in the late 1700s. Tours includes various interactive activities and educational opportunities. $3 plus $5 parking. 770-867-3489.

Holi-Day Camp, Helen. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 19-20. Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen. Kids ages 9-12 can enjoy a bit of fun and skill in orienteering. Advance registration required. $45 for both days or $55 after Dec. 5. 706-878-3087.

and beauty. 706-542-6156, botgarden.uga.edu Greenery Wreaths, Athens. 5:307:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Visitor Center, Classroom 2, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 South Milledge Ave., Athens. Wreaths are constructed on wire frames with greenery collected from the Garden. Materials are harvested just prior to the class to ensure they will last throughout the holiday season. Bring pruning shears. $27. 706-542-6156, botgarden.uga.edu Fifth Annual Civil War holiday program, Duluth. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. McDaniel Farm, 3251 McDaniel Road, Duluth. Participants will meet local Gwinnett citizens who participated in the war in nearby Atlanta and other locations.

Guests can also make traditional holiday ornaments for the soldiers’ tree and their own. $5 Gwinnett County residents and members, $8 out of county residents, free for children ages two and younger. 770-814-4920,

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www.gwinnettEHC.org Forgotten Skills: Keeping Traditions Alive, Class 5, Gainesville.

Dec. 15. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Cooking meals outdoors using the dutch oven and bamboo. Class limited to 12. $65, $60 for members. Advance registration appreciated. Ages 10 and older; 770-297-5900, www. negahc.org or jcarson@brenau. edu Community Contra Dance, Sautee Nacoochee. 6:30-11 p.m. Dec. 29.

Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee.

Potluck dinner, lessons, dancing. $8 adults, $7 members, $4 students. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org Square Dance, Gainesville.

8:30 to midnight. Dec. 31.

First Presbyterian Church, 800 South Enota Dr., Gainesville.

Lakeshore Squares will host New Year’s Eve Square Dance.

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided. Advanced purchase

of Ribbons are $10 or $12.50 at door. 404-808-8689, www. lakeshoresquares.com

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Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas, Dahlonega. December.

Downtown Dahlonega. 706864-3513 or 706-482-2707, dahlonega.org Card games, Flowery Branch.

8:30 a.m. to noon. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mulberry Creek Community Center, Mulberry Creek Park, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $1. 770-9657140 Tai Chi, Flowery Branch. 10:3011:30 a.m. Thursdays. Mulberry Creek Community Center, Mulberry Creek Park, 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch. $1.

770-965-7140.

Buford Lanier Woman’s Club monthly meeting, Buford. 9:30 a.m. second Wednesdays. Buford Community Center, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Meetings start with coffee and fellowship. www. bufordlanierwomansclub.com.

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‘Nutcracker’ a timeless, enchanting holiday tale

BY SAVANNAH KING

sking@gainesvilletimes.com Maybe it’s the twinkle of light reflecting off of sequined costumes or the energy in the dancers’ performance. Or maybe it’s just the story itself.

Whatever the reason, The Gainesville Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker” is a tried-and-true herald of the Christmas season.

Nearly 70 dancers will bring the traditional holiday story to life on the stage at Pearce Auditorium, with performances from Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-2.

The dancers often perform for an audience of several hundred spectators.

Diane Callahan, artistic director of the Gainesville Ballet Company, said the production is so well received because the classic story is so cheerful and recognizable.

“These days life is so difficult and hard. This gives people a time to forget that and just be happy,” Callahan said.

The company has performed the production for more than 25 years.

When the production was originally choreographed, some changes were made to the first act that includes a large party scene. The Gainesville version of the production is somewhat different with Clara, the lead child, venturing into an enchanted forest where she meets different characters. The second act stays closer to the original storyline.

The cast is made up of dancers with varying levels of experience including,

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The Nutcracker presented by the Gainesville Ballet When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2 Where: Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Washington St., Gainesville How much: $18-$26 adults, $14-$22 seniors, $12-$18 children Contact: 770-532-4241, www.gainesvilleballet.org

college dance majors, professional dancers and the “littlest angels” as young as 7 who began practicing for their roles in July. They are double cast to ensure they all get an

opportunity to shine.

Callahan said there are several “second generation” dancers among the younger dancers whose parents were once a part of the company.

arts events This Week

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1. 706-865-4048, www. gourdplace.com 65th annual Members’ Exhibition, Gainesville.

Through Dec. 1.

Showcase of Quinlan members’ artwork.

Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free.

770-536-2575, www. quinlanartscenter.org.

Quinlan Christmas on Green Street Children’s Holiday Arty Party, Gainesville. 5:30-7 p.m.

Dec. 2. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville.

Children ages 5-14. Free.

770-536-2575, www. quinlanartscenter.org

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Manzy, Kelly Morgenstern, Alan Stecker, David Wendel and Marc West.

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Another Blooming Art Show, Gainesville. Dec. 6 to Feb. 16. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville.

Artists Cheri Buchard and Catherine Pichon. 770536-2575.

Dog and Pony Show, Gainesville. Reception opening Dec. 6, 5:307 p.m. Through Feb. 16. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. $10 for one, $15 for two. 770536-2575.

Michael Crocker Christmas Kiln Opening, Lula. 1-3 p.m. Dec. 15.

6361 W. County Line Road, Lula. Meaders and other local pottery wares to choose from. Free.

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Juried Student Design Show, Gainesville. Nov. 6 to Dec. 6. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Sellars Gallery, Brenau University, Gainesville. Free.

Reception 6:30-8 p.m.

Nov. 15. 770-534-6263, www.brenau.edu Oconee Student Art Exhibit, Watkinsville.. Nov. 8-30. Oconee Campus Gallery, Gainesville State College, 1201 Bishop Farms Parkway, Watkinsville. 678-7173438, gallery@gsc.edu “The South American Song,” Gainesville. Through November. Works by artist Cecillia Espinosa Murphy. Inman Perk Cafe, 102 Washington St., Gainesville. Free. 770532-1636.

Open House at The Gourd Place, Sautee Nacoochee.

Upcoming

The Six, Gainesville. Dec. 6 to Feb. 16. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, Gainesville. Artists Douglas Fromm, Yasharel

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A gala with a giving spirit

BY SAVANNAH KING

sking@gainesvilletimes.com Beautifully decorated Christmas trees are one of the holiday season’s most cherished traditions.

This season, partygoers will be able to view and bid on gorgeous decorated trees at the ninth annual Festival of Trees Gala to benefit Challenged Child and Friends.

The gala event is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at Buisson Barn, 6345 J.F. Jay Road, Gainesville Gala party tickets are on sale for $85 each and can be purchased online at www. challengedchild.org.

Tickets may also be purchased for the Noel Party for $150 each. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. takes place inside the Buisson home, where

Family events This week

X-Ray Week crafts, Gainesville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30.

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. 999 Chestnut St., Gainesville. 770-536-1900, www.inkfun.org.

Open House at The Gourd Place, Sautee Nacoochee.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec 1. 706-865-4048, www.

guests have the opportunity to preview the family’s personal art collection.

The annual event is the largest fundraising event of the year for Challenged Child and Friends and features a live and silent auction.

Auction items include getaways, artwork and jewelry created by some of the best artists in the area, lunch with Gov. Nathan Deal and decorated Christmas trees and

wreaths.

Funds raised through the gala go to provide scholarships and program funding for children with special needs.

Cindy Wilson, director of development and marketing for Challenged Child and Friends, said the auction is one of the premier auctions in the area.

All of the artwork showcased at the event was donated by local

artists.

“We are so lucky to have such a wonderful community of artists here,” Wilson said.

This year, auction items are listed on the organization’s website. Bids may be made on items online until Friday.

Wilson said the online bidding is a great addition to the gala’s auction because it gives people a chance to bid even if they aren’t able to attend.

The gala is expected to draw a crowd of more 200 people and black tie is optional.

“I hope that everyone will come out and join us Saturday,” Wilson said. “We will have TVs on at the gala, so don’t let that stop you.

You can watch the SEC Championship in your tux and gown.”

gourdplace.com Flowery Branch Christmas Tree Lighting & Roll ‘n’ Stroll. 2-6 p.m. Dec. 1. Downtown Flowery Branch. 678-698-1387, flowerybranchga.org.

Christmas in Lula. 4-7 p.m. Dec. 1, Lula Veterans Park. Caroling, holiday treats, Santa Claus.

Deck the Halls, Helen. 3-5 p.m. Dec. 1. Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. $5

parking. 800-573-9659 ext.

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Annual Christmas Parade, Helen. 2 p.m. Dec. 1. 706878-2181.

Christmas at the Cabin, Sautee Nacoochee. 3-7 p.m. Dec. 1. Heritage Site, Sautee Nacoochee.

Christmas in the Mountains Festival, Cleveland. 3-8 p.m. Dec. 1.

706-865-5356.

Marketplace Christmas,

Cumming. 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Jingle Jog 5K, parade. www.marketplace christmas.com Habersham County Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, Cornelia. 4-7 p.m. Dec. 1. Downtown Cornelia. Decorated floats, Christmas tree lighting at Depot, visits with Santa, cocoa & cookies.

Christmas On The Square, Blairsville. 1-6 p.m. Dec. 1.

Festival of Trees Gala Challenged Child and Friends benefit When: 7 p.m. Dec. 1; Noel Party starts at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Buisson Barn, 6354 J.F. Jay Road, Gainesville Cost: $85 per person for gala, $150 per person for Noel Party More info: www.challengedchild.org

Greet the season on Green Street From staff reports Gainesville’s historic avenue again will light up in festive displays Sunday for the 12th annual Christmas on Green Street holiday event.

The event begins at 5 p.m. with a procession of antique cars down Green Street, which is lined with luminaries. Church and school groups will perform holiday music from the porches of homes along the route, and some houses will be open to visitors. Members of the Gainesville Newcomers Club will don period Victorian costumes to guide the tours.

This year, the Georgia State Patrol will have a unit taking donations of toys for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Also new this year will be several Christmas floats in the procession.

Entertainment will be provided, with the parade highlighted by Santa and

Christmas on Green Street When: 5-7:15 p.m.

Dec. 2 Where: Green Street from Civic Center to Academy Street How much: Free; $2 carriage rides More info: HCHS georgia@aol.com, 770 503-1319

Mrs. Claus. The Rotary Christmas Tree lighting is set for 6:30 p.m.

A miniature train ride is offered, along with carriage rides.

In addition, the Quinlan Visual Arts Center at 514 Green St. will hold a Children’s Holiday Arty Party from 5:30-7 p.m.

Children ages 5 to 14 will be able to make a decoration to take home, with the center’s galleries and gift shop open to all.

Green Street will be closed from 4-8 p.m. for the event.

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The 7th Annual Christmas Parade Is Just Around the Corner!

This year’s parade will be held Saturday, December 1st at 3:30 p.m. on Marketplace Boulevard in Cumming.

Enter your winning float at www.marketplacechristmas.com We are looking for the Most Creative, Most Original, and Best Christmas-themed floats you can dream up.

The Family Day festivities begin with the Jingle Jog 5K at 9:00 am.

After you have worked up an appetite, grab a bite to eat at one of the many dining options on Marketplace Boulevard. Not hungry? Shop at numerous stores while awaiting Santa’s arrival. And finally, wrap up your fun-filled day with the Celebration of Lights from 4:30-6:00pm at Northside Hospital-Forsyth.

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North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, Dawsonville. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Grace Presbyterian Church, Dawsonville. 706-8679444, northgeorgia chambersymphony.org

Dec. 1.

Festival of Trees Gala.

Voices of North Georgia 2012 Christmas Concerts, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington St., Gainesville. $15 general admission, $12 seniors/ students, $5 children younger than 11. 678-591-1545

North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, Gainesville. 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Gainesville State College.

706-867-9444, northgeorgia chambersymphony.org

Quinlan Christmas on Green Street Children’s Holiday Arty Party, Gainesville. 5:30-7 p.m.

Dec. 2. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green

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The first act is flat-out brilliant.

Director Joe Wright introduces his characters and uses a theater set in ingenious ways. But as each following scene unfolds, Wright continues to use the same theater as a set, but he doesn’t restrict the action to the stage. As impressive and intriguing as Wright’s style is early on, such a device is not enough to carry us through an entire film. Wright efficiently introduces the film’s many characters, but the style of the movie prevents him from developing them.

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Presented by the Gainesville Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2. Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Washington St., Gainesville.

Tickets $18-$26 adults, $14-$22 seniors, $12-$18 children. 770-532-4241, www. gainesvilleballet.org

‘The Nutcracker.’

Service of Lessons & Carols, Demorest. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-8. Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest. Piedmont Chorale, Brass, Sewell Organ and guest performers. Free. www.piedmont.edu

Community Chorale Concert, Sautee Nacoochee. 8 p.m. Dec. 14-16. Center Theatre. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. $14, $8 members, $4 ages 12 and under. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org

Forgotten Skills: Keeping Traditions Alive, Class 5, Gainesville. Dec. 15. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Cooking meals outdoors using the dutch oven and bamboo. Class limited to 12. $65, $60 for members.

Advance registration appreciated. Ages 10 and older; 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org or jcarson@brenau.edu

Cumming Playhouse Singers Christmas Concert, Cumming. 8 p.m. Dec. 14. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. $15. 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com

Dahlonega Gold Museum Christmas Open House, Dahlonega. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9. Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega. $5 parking. 706-344-1505.

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5-7:15 p.m. Dec. 2. Green Street from Civic Center to Academy Street. Parade, Santa, carols and live entertainment, kids’ activities. 770 503-1319, hallcountyhistoricalsociety. org

12th annual Christmas on Green Street.

St. NE, Gainesville.

Galleries and gift shop open to all. Children ages 5-14. Free.

770-536-2575, www. quinlanartscenter.org

Narnia,” Buford. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-9. Buford Community Center and Theater, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Musical version of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

Production by Fifth Row Center. $15, $20 and $25. 770-945-6762, info@fifthrowcenter.com or www.fifthrowcenter.com

Christmas in Lula. 4-7 p.m. Dec. 1, Lula Veterans Park.

Caroling, holiday treats, Santa Claus.

Flowery Branch Christmas Tree Lighting & Roll ‘n’ Stroll. 2-6 p.m. Dec. 1. Downtown Flowery Branch. 678-698-1387, flowerybranchga.org.

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Chestatee River Diving Bell Ceremony, Dahlonega. 11 a.m. Nov. 30.

Hancock Park, Dahlonega.

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Buisson Barn, 6354 J.F. Jay Road, Gainesville. Silent and live auction. $85. 770-535-8372 ext. 109, www.challengedchild.org

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Stylish ‘Karenina’ fades at the finish JEFF MARKER jmarker@gsc.edu

Film Review “Anna Karenina” is nearly a great film.

The first act is flat-out brilliant, as director Joe Wright introduces his characters with a hyperkinetic camera that launches a classic story into the 21st century and uses a theater set in ingenious ways.

Leo Tolstoy’s novel plays out among the typical haunts of the Russian bourgeoisie — exquisite parlors, ballrooms and theaters.

The story has also been adapted to the stage many times. It makes a kind of sense, then, that Wright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard would set the first scene of the film on a theater stage.

But as each following scene Jude Law, left, and Keira Knightley in a scene from “Anna Karenina.” unfolds, Wright continues to use the same theater as a set, but court her. film is no less than stunning. he doesn’t restrict the action to Despondent, Konstantin The settings could become the stage. Instead, he moves abruptly leaves the ball to visit his distracting and theatrical, but the action throughout the entire revolutionary, alcoholic brother they instead imbue the film with a theater, using the seating area Nikolai (David Wilmot), who lives unique look and energy that are, as a ballroom, the wings of the in a ghetto of St. Petersburg. ironically, completely cinematic. stage as a proletarian apartment, Konstantin climbs backstage However, notice that thus and so on. stairs, then has to maneuver far I’ve said very little about the This choice is surprisingly through the fly rigging system story in “Anna Karenina.” As effective for this melodramatic above the stage. impressive and intriguing as yarn, and Wright seamlessly Wright positions various lower Wright’s style is early on, such a transitions from one setting to class extras throughout the fly device is not enough to carry us another. system, and along with the ropes through an entire film.

During one scene, Konstantin and other parts of the rigging, Wright efficiently introduces Levin (Domhnall Gleeson), this setting perfectly projects the the film’s many characters, but a principled, hardworking atmosphere of an impoverished the style of the movie prevents landowner, proposes marriage neighborhood. Konstantin then him from developing them. to recently debuted beauty enters a dimly lit, hidden upper Vronsky does not pursue Kitty Kitty (Alicia Vikander) on the office that functions equally well because he and Anna (Keira stage of the theater, which for as Nikolai’s apartment.

Knightley) fall in love at first sight. that moment stands in for the Wright keeps the story They begin a love affair that receiving area of a ballroom. She moving at a clip that belies the threatens to end Anna’s marriage turns him down because she ponderous length of Tolstoy’s to Karenin (Jude Law), which believes wealthy playboy Vronsky novel, and the style of the would deny her custody of the (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) plans to

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son she loves so dearly.

Meanwhile, Konstantin continues to pine for Kitty, who is left heartbroken by Vronsky’s affair with her aunt, Anna.

Once Anna and Vronksy begin their affair, their story progressively loses energy. The scenes they share devolve into either extended weeping or ineffectual tantrums.

Stoppard (“Shakespeare in Love,” “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”) is one of the most respected screenwriters alive and one wonders what happened to his work. His trademark wit, characterization and exuberance disappear midway through the film.

It’s clear by the end that Wright wasn’t sure how to balance storytelling with innovative style.

Wright increasingly uses

Starring: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron TaylorJohnson, Alicia Vikander, Matthew Macfadyen Rated: R, for some sexuality and violence Runtime: 2 hours, 10 minutes Bottom line: Entertaining but certainly not great

traditional sets and exteriors for scenes which could have been set in the theater, until the very thing that made the film exciting early on, not to mention the entire conceit on which the film is built, is forgotten for the last 40 minutes or so.

Outstanding performances by Law, Gleeson, Vikander, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald and Olivia Williams make the second half enjoyable, but it still feels like this film falls rather than leaps to its finish.

The movie flirts with greatness for a while, but is doomed by style over substance.

Jeff Marker teaches film and literature at Gainesville State College. His reviews appear weekly in Get Out and on gainesvilletimes.com/getout.

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Hollywood Stadium Cinemas 770-539-9200 120 Green Hill Circle NW, Gainesville

Regal Mall of Georgia Stadium 20 678-482-5858

3333 Buford Drive, Suite 3000, Buford

The Collection (R) Fri.-Sat. 10:45-12:503:20-5:30-7:40-9:50-12:01 Sun. 10:4512:50-3:20-5:30-7:40-9:50 Flight (R) Thu. 1:10-4:10-7:15-10:30 Fri.Sun. 1:05-4:05-7:20-10:30 Killing Them Softly (R) Fri.-Sat. 10:2012:40-3:05-5:25-7:50-10:20-12:40 Sun. 10:20-12:40-3:05-5:25-7:50-10:20 Life of Pi (PG) Thu. 2:10-4:10-5:00-7:509:50 Fri.-Sat. 11:20-2:10-3:20-5:00-7:509:15-10:40 Sun. 11:20-2:10-3:20-5:007:50-9:15-10:40 Life of Pi 3D (PG) Thu. 1:20-1:50-4:40-7:007:30-10:20 Fri.-Sat. 12:20-1:05-4:00-6:207:05-9:55-12:10 Sun. 12:20-1:05-4:006:20-7:05-9:55 Lincoln (PG-13) Thu. 12:45-1:45-4:00-7:107:25-10:25 Fri.-Sat. 12:45-2:50-4:00-6:10-

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6:50-9:50 Lincoln (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (11:50-3:10) 6:30-9:50 Red Dawn (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (1:00-4:00) 7:15-10:05 Rise of the Guardians (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:002:30-5:00) 7:40 Rise of the Guardians 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:30-3:00-5:30) 8:10 Skyfall (PG-13) Thu.-Sun. (12:00-3:25) 6:45-10:00 Taken 2 (PG-13) Thu. 7:40-10:10 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG13) Thu. (12:30-1:00-3:20-3:50) 6:10-7:009:00-9:50 Fri.-Sun. (12:30-3:20) 6:10-9:00 Wreck-It Ralph (PG) Thu.-Sun. (2:45) 8:05 Wreck-It Ralph 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:005:25)

Bargain shows denoted by parenthesis ( ).

Argo (R) Thu. 4:45 Fri.-Sun. 2:00-4:45 The Collection (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:00-3:00-5:007:30-10:00 Flight (R) Thu. 4:00-7:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:30 Here Comes the Boom (PG) Thu. 4:45 Killing Them Softly (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:15-4:007:00-9:45 Life of Pi (PG) Thu. 4:15-7:15-10:00 Fri.Sun. 1:15-4:15-7:15-9:45 Life of Pi 3D (PG) Thu. 4:00-7:00-10:00 Fri.Sun. 12:45-4:00-7:00-9:45 Lincoln (PG-13) Thu. 3:45-7:00-8:00-9:30 Fri.-Sun. 12:30-3:45-7:00-9:15 The Metropolitan Opera: La Clemenza Di Tito Live (Not Rated) Sat. 12:55 Red Dawn (PG-13) Thu. 5:15-7:30-9:45 Fri.Sun. 12:45-3:00-5:15-7:30-10:00 Rise of the Guardians (PG) Thu. 5:00-7:1510:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:30-2:45-5:00-7:1510:00 Rise of the Guardians 3D (PG) Thu. 4:156:45-9:15 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:15-6:45-9:15 Skyfall (PG-13) Thu. 12:00-3:45-6:45-8:009:30 Fri.-Sun. 12:45-3:45-6:45-8:00-9:30 Taken 2 (PG-13) Thu. 4:45-7:15-10:00 Fri. 2:15-4:45-7:15-10:00 Sat. 4:45-7:15-10:00 Sun. 2:15-4:45-7:15-10:00 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG13) Thu. 12:00-3:45-4:15-4:45-6:30-7:007:30-9:00-9:30-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:00-1:304:15-4:45-7:00-7:30-9:30-10:00 Wreck-It Ralph (PG) Thu. 4:30-7:00-9:45 Fri.-Sun. 1:45-4:15-6:45-9:45

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Habersham Hills Cinemas 6 706-776-7469 2115 Cody Road, Mount Airy

Film District

Jeffrey Dean Morgan, left, and Chris Hemsworth in a scene from “Red Dawn.”

7:15-9:25-10:30-12:40 Sun. 12:45-2:504:00-6:10-7:15-9:25-10:30 Pitch Perfect (PG-13) Thu. 10:40 Red Dawn (PG-13) Thu. 1:50-2:20-4:254:55-7:05-7:35-8:00-9:40-10:10-10:35 Fri.-Sat. 10:30-12:10-1:10-2:35-3:45-5:007:15-7:55-9:30-10:15-11:50-12:35 Sun. 10:30-12:10-1:10-2:35-3:45-5:00-7:157:55-9:30-10:15 Rise of the Guardians (PG) Thu. 12:30-1:002:50-5:10-5:40-7:30-9:50-10:20 Fri.-Sat. 11:50-12:40-2:15-4:40-5:30-7:10-9:3510:25-12:01 Sun. 11:50-12:40-2:15-4:405:30-7:10-9:35-10:25 Rise of the Guardians 3D (PG) Thu. 12:002:20-3:20-4:40-7:00-8:00-9:20 Fri.-Sat. 10:15-10:55-1:30-3:05-3:50-6:30-8:009:00-11:25 Sun. 10:15-10:55-1:30-3:053:50-6:30-8:00-9:00 The Sessions (R) Thu. 4:55-10:35 Silver Linings Playbook (R) Thu. 2:10-4:507:35-10:15 Fri.-Sun. 11:00-1:50-4:407:30-10:15 Skyfall (PG-13) Thu. 12:00-1:05-3:20-4:206:30-7:25-9:40-10:40 Fri.-Sat. 11:00-1:152:10-4:20-5:20-7:30-8:30-10:40-11:40 Sun. 11:00-1:15-2:10-4:20-5:20-7:308:30-10:40 Skyfall: The IMAX Experience (PG-13) Thu. 12:35-3:50-7:00-10:05 Fri.-Sun. 12:15-

3:30-7:00-10:05 Taken 2 (PG-13) Thu. 5:35 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) Thu. 1:00-1:20-1:40-2:004:00-4:20-4:40-7:00-7:20-7:408:00-10:00-10:20-10:40 Fri.-Sat. 11:05-12:00-1:00-1:55-3:10-4:10-4:456:10-7:00-7:45-9:00-9:45-10:30-11:4512:30 Sun. 11:05-12:00-1:00-1:55-3:104:10-4:45-6:10-7:00-7:45-9:00-9:45-10:30 Wreck-It Ralph (PG) Thu. 1:45-4:25-7:059:45 Fri.-Sat. 11:10-1:45-4:25-7:10-9:5012:20 Sun. 11:10-1:45-4:25-7:10-9:50 Wreck-It Ralph 3D (PG) Thu. 12:10-2:505:25 Fri.-Sun. 12:10

Movies 400 678-513-4400

415 Atlanta Road, Cumming

The Collection (R) Fri.-Sun. (12:45-3:005:15) 7:30-9:45 Flight (R) Thu.-Sun. (12:15-3:25) 6:35-9:45 Hotel Transylvania (PG) Thu. (12:10-2:355:00) Killing Them Softly (R) Fri.-Sun. (1:05-4:00) 7:30-10:00 Life of Pi (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:20-3:20) 6:209:20 Life of Pi 3D (PG) Thu.-Sun. (12:50-3:50)

Killing Them Softly (R) Fri. 4:15-6:45-9:30 Sat.-Sun. 1:30-4:15-6:45-9:30 Life of Pi (PG) Thu.-Fri. 4:00-7:00-9:45 Sat.Sun. 1:00-4:00-7:00-9:45 Red Dawn (PG-13) Thu.-Fri. 4:45-7:1510:00 Sat.-Sun. 12:15-2:30-4:45-7:1510:00 Rise of the Guardians (PG) Thu.-Fri. 4:307:15-9:45 Sat.-Sun. 1:15-4:30-7:15-9:45 Skyfall (PG-13) Thu.-Fri. 3:45-7:00-10:15 Sat.-Sun. 12:30-3:45-7:00-10:15 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG13) Thu.-Fri. 5:00-7:30-10:00 Sat.-Sun. 12:00-2:30-5:00-7:30-10:00 Wreck-It Ralph (PG) Thu. 4:15-6:45-9:30

Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas 706-216-1622 189 North 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville

The Collection (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:10-2:154:15-7:20-10:00 Flight (R) Thu. 4:05-7:05-9:20 Fri.-Sun. 7:05-9:20 Killing Them Softly (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:254:40-7:30-9:45 Life of Pi (PG) Thu. 4:10 Fri.-Sun. 1:00 Life of Pi 3D (PG) Thu. 7:10-9:55 Fri.-Sun. 4:10-7:10-9:55 Lincoln (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:05-9:30 Fri.Sun. 12:50-4:00-7:05-9:30 Red Dawn (PG-13) Thu. 4:30-7:05-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:05-2:15-4:25-7:10-10:00 Rise of the Guardians (PG) Thu. 4:35-7:0010:00 Fri.-Sun. 12:30-2:45-5:05-7:35-9:50 Rise of the Guardians 3D (PG) Thu. 5:057:35-9:50 Fri.-Sun. 12:00-2:20-4:35 Skyfall (PG-13) Thu. 4:00-7:00-9:15 Fri.Sun. 12:30-4:00-7:00-9:20 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13) Thu. 5:00-6:15-7:30-9:00-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:05-7:05-9:35 Wreck-It Ralph (PG) Thu. 4:00-7:00-10:00 Fri.-Sun. 1:30-4:00-7:00-10:00

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Movie reviews from Associated Press. Stars out of four.

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‘Red Dawn’

opening

‘Anna Karenina’ ■ Review, 10

continuing ‘Life of Pi’

HHH½ (PG for emotional thematic content throughout, and some scary action sequences and peril.) Author Yann Martel’s tale of a shipwrecked youth cast adrift on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger is one of those lyrical, internalized novels that should have no business working on the screen. Quite possibly, it wouldn’t have worked if anyone but Ang Lee had adapted it. Lee (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Brokeback Mountain”) has crafted one of the finest entries in his eclectic resume with this gorgeous, ruminative film that is soulfully, provocatively entertaining.

The filmmaker combines a lifetime of storytelling finesse with arguably the most artful use of digital 3-D technology yet seen

20th Century Fox

Suraj Sharma, as Pi Patel, stands on a boat with a tiger in a scene from “Life of Pi.”

to bring Martel’s story to life. It’s a delicate narrative with visceral impact, told with an innovative style that’s beguiling to watch and a philosophical voice that compassionately explores how and why we tell stories. Newcomer Suraj Sharma stars as Pi, an Indian teen lost at sea with the ravenous big cat from his family’s menagerie. This could be a one-note story — please Mister Tiger, don’t eat me. Yet Lee finds rich

and clever ways to translate even Pi’s stillest moments, the film unfolding through intricate flashbacks, whimsical voice-overs, harrowing sea hazards and exquisite flashes of fantasy and hallucination.

The computer-animated tiger is remarkably lifelike, seamlessly blended into the live action. And as in Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo,” Lee’s 3-D images are tantalizing and immersive, pulling viewers deeper into Pi’s

world so that the illusion of depth becomes essential to the story.

H (PG-13 for sequences of intense war violence and action, and for language.) The army invading the United States in this illadvised remake of the campy 1984 original was changed in postproduction from Chinese to North Korean. With a few snips here, a few re-dubs there, the filmmakers re-edited and reshot, fearful of offending China and its increasingly important moviegoing market. The original, of course, was made at the height of Cold War paranoia and imagined a parachuting

Soviet Union on American soil, with the likes of Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen (yes, truly the greatest generation) waging guerrilla warfare.

Again, in director Dan Bradley’s remake, America turns to its high school football players in its darkest time of need. Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson and Adrianne Palicki are part of the gang who dub themselves the Wolverines. With the help of a returning Iraq veteran played by Chris Hemsworth, they mount an insurrection on the controlling North Koreans.

The implausibility is dizzying all around.

Real wars like those in Afghanistan and Iraq go hardly mentioned, replaced by a game of toy soldiers with makebelieve foes.

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A Berry merry Christmas From staff reports In what has become a holiday tradition, singer John Berry will perform a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium.

The event, sponsored by Milton Martin Honda, is a benefit for Challenged Child and Friends of Gainesville.

The nonprofit helps kids ages 6 months to 6 years with special needs, along with typically developing children.

Tickets are $35 and $30.

They are on sale at the Pearce Auditorium box office at 678-717-3624, or at www.challengedchild.org and www.miltonmartin honda.com.

This marks the 15th year for Berry’s Christmas

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concert tour, which includes several stops in Georgia, and the fourth year he has included Gainesville on the tour.

Berry’s hits include “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge of

When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 Where: Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Washington St., Gainesville How much: $35, $30 More info: 678717-3624; www. challengedchild.org, www.miltonmartin honda.com

Goodbye,” “I Think About It All The Time,” “Change My Mind,” “If I Had Any Pride Left At All,” “Kiss Me In The Car,” ‘What’s In It For Me” and “You and Only You.” For more about Berry, visit www.johnberry.com.

Seasonal sounds in Sautee From staff reports The Christmas season in Sautee will get a brassy welcome this weekend.

The History Museum at the Sautee Nachoochee Center will present “Celebrate the Seasons” with Yonah Brass and a of vocalists from the valley on Friday, Nov. 30.

The concert in the old Nacoochee gym is free, with donations accepted.

Prior to the concert, supper will be served in the Community Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. including gumbo and all the fixin’s.

Fee is $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 12.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. Yonah Brass will be joined by performers Barbara Luhn, Catherine Geiger, Mickey Sweeney,

‘Celebrate the Seasons’ Where: Nacoochee Gym, 283 Ga. 255 North, Sautee When: 7 p.m. Nov. 30; dinner 5:30-6:30 p.m., Community Hall How much: Free More info: www.snca.org, 706-878-3300

Angie Gant, Jonathan Pilkington, a Renaissance a cappella group, and the

trio of Sabrina Dorsey, Courtney Johnston and Joanne Steele.

Concert calendar This week An Evening with Jim Avett, Dahlonega. Nov. 29.

The Crimson Moon, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. 706864-3982.

Opera Workshop, Demorest. 5 p.m. Nov. 29.

Brooks Hall, Piedmont College Chapel, 165 Central Ave., Demorest.

Free. www.piedmont.edu Holiday Jam, Helen.

5-7 p.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 6, Dec. 13. Helen Arts and Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee St., Helen.

All instruments and all ages are welcome. $8 per person, $12 for two. 706878-3933, www.helenarts. org or info@helenarts.org North Georgia Chamber

Symphony concert, Dawsonville. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Grace Presbyterian Church, Dawsonville. Seasonal music, sing-along with Christmas music. 706867-9444, northgeorgia chambersymphony.org Callaghan Trio, Dahlonega. Nov. 30. The Crimson Moon, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. 706864-3982.

North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, Blairsville. 7 p.m. Nov. 30.

Old Courthouse on the Square, Blairsville. 706867-9444, northgeorgia chambersymphony.org Voices of North Georgia 2012 Christmas Concerts, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 404 Washington St., Gainesville. $15 general admission, $12 seniors/

students, $5 children younger than 11. Tickets on sale at door or by phone. 678-591-1545 North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, Gainesville. 3 p.m. Dec. 1. Gainesville State College. 706-8679444, northgeorgia chambersymphony.org Saint Francis, Dahlonega.

Dec. 1. The Crimson Moon, 24 N. Park St., Dahlonega. 706-8643982.

North Georgia Chamber Symphony concert, Dahlonega. 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 1. Dahlonega United Methodist Church, Dahlonega. 706-8679444, northgeorgia chambersymphony.org John Berry in Concert, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4. Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium. www. johnberry.com.

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goo the arts Classic is worth a triple dog dare HCT adapts a holiday film favorite From staff reports Will Ralphie get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas? Will he have to wear the pink bunny pajamas?

Find out when Habersham Community Theatre presents the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story.”

Based on the short stories of author Jean Shepherd, the production of this annual holiday favorite is directed by Alison Singer and Michael Fisher.

‘A Christmas Story’ When: Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 6-9 Where: Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville How much: $13, $8 students More info: www. habershamtheater.org, 706-839-1315

Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 and Dec. 6-8, with 2 p.m.

Sunday matinees Dec. 2 and Dec. 9.

Tickets are $13 for adults and $8 for students. Visit www.habershamtheater.org to purchase tickets or call 706-839-1315.

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“The Ghost of Christmas Presents,” Oakwood. 7 p.m. Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. 5500 McEver Road, Oakwood. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors.

770-967-9826 ext 7350 “Ms. Scrooge,” Oakwood. 7 p.m. Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. 5500 McEver Road, Oakwood. $7 adults, $5 students and senior citizens. 770-9679826 ext 7350 The Curious Savage, Gainesville. 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 27-29. Gainesville High School, Gainesville. $5. ghstheatre@ bellsouth.com “A Christmas Story,” Clarkesville. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville.

706-839-1315, www. habershamtheater.org “Narnia,” Buford. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m.

Sundays 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-9. Buford Community Center and Theater, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford.

Fifth Row Center. $15, $20 and $25. 770-945-6762,

info@fifthrowcenter.com or www.fifthrowcenter.com “The Nutcracker,” Gainesville. 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 2.

Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, Gainesville. $12 children, $18 adults, $14 seniors. 770-532-4241, www.gainesvilleballet.org.

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“How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” Sautee Nacoochee. 8 p.m.

Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 2.

Center Theatre, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. $6, $5 members. 706-8783300, www.snca.org

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