The Holidays Are Here! What are you going to do?

By: Deanna Jones, JSU Student (2011-2015)

Is it cold weather I feel? Well, the temperatures might finally be dropping, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the season! Here’s some events that may give you an extra holiday kick.

On Sunday, November 29^rd, Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) will be putting on “An Evening of Christmas with Jim Brady Trio and The Talleys”, from 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Admission is $10 – $20. 

Tuesday, December 1^st is Oxford Parade. It starts at 6 p.m. and runs down Oxford’s Main Street. 
On Thursday, December 3^rd at 6: 30 p.m., Jacksonville will be having their Christmas parade. The parade will run down Pelham Road between Aaron's and Jacksonville State University.

December 4^th,ChACTers Inc. will be putting on Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. It runs from the 4^th thru the 13^th. Check out their website for more information about this wonderful show.

December 5^th, is the Weaver Christmas parade, starting at 10 a.m. It will start at the Weaver Elementary School and will end at the Elwell Park where the Weaver Annual Chili Cook-off will be held. There will be vendors and carolers there as well. The Chili Cook-off will be hosted by Weaver Alumni. Admission is $5. Chili and drinks will be served to the parade participants.

Also starting December 5^th, The Music Box will be putting on, “The Best Christmas Musical Ever”. It runs on the 5^th and the 6^th. On the 5^th is starts at 7 p.m., on the 6^th the musical has two start times. The first will be at 2: 30 p.m. and the second will be at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $15 in advanced, $20 at the door.

On Sunday, December 6^th, the Knox Concert Series presents “The Nutcracker”. Start time is 2 p.m. It will be performed by The Alabama Ballet. Click the link for more information. It’ll be a great time!

December 10^th – 13^th, CAST will be putting on “Every Christmas Story Ever Told”. Adult tickets are $20 and student tickets are $10, BUT Thursday night is the “pay-what-you-want” night. On the 10-12 the start time is 7:30 p.m., on the 13^th it starts at 2:30 p.m. It will be directed by Brian Rothwell. Click here for more information.

On Saturday, December 12th, 3 p.m., Anniston will be having their Christmas parade. The parade will run down Noble Street. Along with the Christmas parade, Anniston will be having a new event called, “The Christmas Village”. The theme this year will be “The Magic of Christmas”. There will be local performers there, along with vendors, music, and even a float competition. The village will start at 10 a.m.

OPAC will have their Christmas Movie Festival on December 20^th at 2:30 p.m. “Miracle on 23^rd Street” will be playing at the theater and admission is free. On the 21^st, ELF will be playing, starting at 7:00 p.m. And on the 23^rd , the classic movie, “A Christmas Story” will be starting at 2:30. Free movies!! Why not? 

Come out to these joyous events and have yourself a great time!!!