Get out and experience the magic of the season, whether it’s in your own town or another Southern city. Here are some of our top picks for December events around the South.
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December 13-16: A Not So Silent Night: A Holiday Extravaganza
A Not So Silent Night: A Holiday Extravaganza starring Grammy Nominee and Dove Award Winner Ty Herndon will hit the UAB Alys Stephens Center stage this December 13 through the 16! With a cast of singers and dancers, storyteller Norton Dill, The Birmingham Sugar Babies and Santa himself, this is a sure-fire holiday hit. For
December 1-22: The Alabama Theatre Christmas Movie Series
Gather up your family and friends— one of Birmingham’s favorite Christmas traditions is back! This December 1 through the 22, enjoy a classic holiday film alongside friends and family at the historic Alabama Theatre. Movie showings include Elf, Home Alone, White Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life and more. To see the full schedule and purchase
Dec 1-23: Nashville’s Nutcracker
Experience the true magic of the ballet with one of our favorite holiday traditions, Nashville’s The Nutcracker. From December 1 to 23, the Nashville Ballet brings you this beautiful and timeless performance, following the adventures of Clara as she explores the Nutcracker dreamland in an event that the whole family will love. Get your tickets
Dec 8-23: The Brown-Foreman Nutcracker
The holidays would be incomplete without the annual tradition of The Brown-Foreman Nutcracker performed by the Louisville Ballet at the Kentucky Center. From December 8 through December 23, experience all the magic this Christmas classic has to offer. Performance times vary, and tickets start at $35.50. kentuckycenter.org
Dec 19: “The Longest Night”, A Celebration of the Winter Solstice
Join OZ Arts Nashville for a unique multicultural and multidisciplinary celebration of the Winter Solstice on December 19, as part of OZ Arts’ popular TNT | Local Artist Spotlight series. “The Longest Night” brings together more than 40 Nashville-based artists, musicians, dancers and dramatists including the 32-voice Portara Ensemble, famed saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band,
Dec 20: 8th Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness at Headliners Music Hall
Jam out to fight homelessness in Louisville with live performances by local musicians and artists, soups from Louisville’s best chefs, a silent auction and a cash bar from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes 10 food and drink tickets. All proceeds will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless’ efforts to end
Dec 21: YULE BALL: A Magical Evening at The Louisville Palace
It’s Christmastime at Hogwarts — and at The Louisville Palace! Grab your wands and dress robes and cast your spell on December 21. General admission tickets are $30, and Dumbledore’s Army VIP Experience is $75. The doors open at 7 p.m. and it is 18+ only. louisvillepalace.com
Dec 22-23: Magic of Memphis at The Cannon Center
Grab your friends and family and start a new holiday musical tradition. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra will be putting on a sparkling celebration of the holiday season, featuring some spectacular talent from the Memphis musical community. The Saturday show runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the Sunday show runs from 2:30 p.m. to
December 22: 13th Annual Birmingham Bowl
Calling all football fans! The 13th Annual Birmingham Bowl is back this December. Enjoy an exciting matchup between Southeastern Conference teams and American Athletic Conference teams on ESPN at 11 a.m. on December 22. Tickets are on sale now! For more information, visit birminghambowl.com.
Through Jan 3: Memphis Arts Collective Holiday Show & Sale
Art, jewelry, food items, textiles, clothing and retro and vintage treasures … you’ll find all this and more at the Memphis Arts Collective Holiday Show & Sale. Get something special while supporting local at this fabulous market. The event runs through January 3, 2019 at 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Hours: Monday through Thursday &
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