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 1-15: The Birmingham Children’s Theatre presents Peter Pan
Grab the family and head to the Birmingham Children’s Theatre this December as they bring the magic of Peter Pan to the stage. This fresh adaptation of the classic J.M. Barrie tale has everything you love – Wendy and the Lost Boys, the dastardly Captain Hook, and the boy who never grows up. Let your imagination
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 14-15: Holiday Concert Weekend at Graceland
On Friday, December 14, at 8 p.m., a live orchestra will play Elvis’ biggest Christmas hits with Elvis on the big screen, followed by two concerts on Saturday, December 15: an Elvis Gospel Christmas show at 5 p.m. and an Elvis Star-Studded Rock ‘n’ Roll show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35. graceland.com
Dec 15: Christmas in Soulsville at the STAX Museum
Get in the Christmas spirit by dancing to Booker T. & the MGs, and then make some holiday ornaments and gifts for the family at the STAX Museum. The event is from 10 a.m. to noon. It is free and open to the public. staxmuseum.com
Dec 17: 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 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
Nov 16 – Dec 31: Lights Under Louisville at the Louisville Mega Cavern
See all of these incredible Christmas lights in the Louisville Mega Cavern from the comfort of your own car! Prices start at $27 per standard vehicle for cash vehicles. Be sure to book your time slot soon! lightsunderlouisville.com
Nov 23-Dec 30: Holiday Wonders at the Garden
Holiday Wonders at The Garden opens Friday, November 23, and runs on select nights through December 30 at the Memphis Botanic Garden. This holiday event features three distinct areas, each with a different theme and all filled with festivities! “Snowy Nights” is an outdoor, interactive and family-oriented venue. “Trees Alight” light show extends to the
Nov 17-Dec 31: Enchanted Forest: Festival of Trees
This yearly event benefiting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital runs all December long at the Pink Palace Museum. Fun for family members of all ages, this winter wonderland brings the holiday season to life with its cast of animated characters in a snowy “Enchanted Forest.” Witness elves at work and penguins at play, and enjoy a special
Dec 1-Feb 24: Georgia O’Keeffe: Visions of Hawai’i at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
This landmark exhibition at Memphis Brooks Museum of Arts offers a rare focus on 20 of O’Keeffe’s depictions of Hawai‘i from a nine-week sojourn in 1939 while on commission to produce images for a Hawaiian Pineapple Company promotional campaign. This event runs through February 24. Hours run from Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,Thursday and
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