From the launch of First Lutheran Church's Advent Mini-Concerts on Wednesday, Nov. 30, to the Holiday Gala at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge this Sunday, Dec. 4, Christmas cheer abounds in the lakes area this week. Here's a sneak peek at some of the holiday hoopla on tap through the weekend.
Local residents who would like to be part of a fun holiday show at the Historic Holmes Theatre are invited to audition for 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' which will be presented at the theater on Dec. 2-3. Auditions will take place Sunday, Oct. 2, starting at 1 p.m., with rehearsals starting Oct. 8. A variety of adult and children's roles are available.
There may be just two more concerts on the Historic Holmes Theatre's spring concert schedule, but that doesn't mean the theater's staff is taking the summer off. Three summer theater camps for children will be held, along with some free theater workshops, art classes and the annual Tuesdays in the Park summer concert series at the City Park.