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ning creating snow globes. For information, call 727-6079.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16 TO SUNDAY, DEC. 18
SNOW FEST Runs from 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and from noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 17 and Dec. 18, at Premier Sports Campus, 5895 Post Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Snow Fest will be bringing families together to enjoy the thrill of playing in the snow. The event includes giant snow slides, pony rides, pictures with Santa, snowman building, a giant snow globe, live shows including Candy Cane Hula Hoopers and Jelly Bean Jugglers, a children’s amusement area, DJ Grinch, vendors and more. For information or tickets, visit snowfestsarasota. com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
FAMILY MOVIE Starts at 6 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates Inc. is teaming up with the Sarasota Film Festival for a special showing of the Disney favorite “Frozen.” Parking is free, but guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for All Faiths Food Bank. Gates open at 5 p.m. For information, visit nathanbendersonpark.org.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 9
HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR Runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse and Judicial Center, 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The annual Holiday Gift Fair and Carols in the Courtyard event will benefit United Way of Manatee County. Come enjoy music, shopping and food for purchase. Items for sale will include handcrafted wood creations, paintings, clothing, jewelry, essential oils, handmade soaps and other items perfect for holiday gifts. For information, call Susan Kulbersh at 748-4501, Ext. 3453.
THURSDAY, DEC. 8 TO SUNDAY, DEC. 11
LIVING NATIVITY Shows begin daily at 7:30 p.m. at The Tabernacle Church, 4141 DeSoto Road, Sarasota. The Tabernacle Church will present the “Living Nativity.” This live performance features nearly 100 cast members and live animals recreating the story of Jesus’ birth. Admission is free. For information, visit thetabsarasota.org.
SUNDAY, DEC. 11
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Starts at 7 p.m. at Palm View First Baptist of Palmetto, 415 49th Street E., Palmetto. The church will host its annual Christmas drama and concert music presentation titled “Christmas is Jesus.” There is no cost for admission. For information, call 722-5077. NUTCRACKER Starts at 4 p.m. at the Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Ave., Venice. The East County-based School of Russian Ballet will present this version of the classic fairy tale,”The Nutcracker,” choreographed by Vadim Fedotov. It will feature guest artists Sergey Sidorskiy, Olga Pavlova, Olga Golitsa and Douglas Home, alongside ballet students. Tickets
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FRIDAY, DEC. 16 TO SATURDAY, DEC. 17
SARASOTA BALLET Performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 and 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. This performance marks the first time The Sarasota Ballet will perform George Balanchine’s three ballets, “Emeralds,” “Rubies” and “Diamonds,” together, creating an iconic masterpiece, “Jewels.” American Ballet Theatre’s Music Director Ormsby Wilkins will conduct the Sarasota Orchestra as the ballet’s guest conductor. Single tickets start at $30. For information, visit sarasotaballet.org.
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The Wiegand family participates in the Living Nativity every year. Pictured clockwise from front left are: Davis, 11; Benjamen, 16; Fairyn, 10; parents Sarah and Lance; Catherine, 14; and Elizabeth, 11. Son, Alexander, is not pictured.
start at $17. For information, visit schoolofrussianballet.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ Runs from 6 to 9 p.m at the Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. The Manatee Community Federal Credit Union will host the first Holiday Classic Movie on the Riverwalk, this year showing
the 1946 holiday favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The event will be full of holiday festivities, beginning with carolers, activities for families, a variety of food vendors and more. For more information, visit manateecfcu.org or RSVP at 748-7704, Ext. 125.
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