ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, November 27, 1996 TAG: 9611270004
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 1 EDITION: METRO
MEMO: ***CORRECTION***
Published correction ran on Nov. 28.
Correction
The prices for Southwest Virginia Ballet's production of "The Snow
Maiden" on Dec. 14 and 15 were listed incorrectly in Wednesday's Holiday
Calendar. The correct prices are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens
and $7.50 for children 12 and under. Advance rates for groups of 10 or
more are $8 for adults and senior citizens, and $6 for children.
CONTINUING EVENTS
* ``FESTIVAL OF TREES'': Through Dec. 31, Southwest Virginia Museum, Big Stone Gap. Trees decorated in Victorian style. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. $3, $1.50, ages 6-12. (540) 523-1322.
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* 14TH ANNUAL ``FESTIVAL OF TREES'': Through Dec. 24, 21st floor, First Union Tower, Roanoke. Trees decorated by area businesses and civic organizations. Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4:30 p.m. $1.50, $1, ages 5-12. Proceeds benefit Mental Health Association of Roanoke Valley's community education and advocacy efforts. 344-0931.
* ``FANTASYLAND'': Through Dec. 31, Roanoke Valley History Museum, Center in the Square, Roanoke. Animated figures in Santa's workshop, carolers, other scenes; live Santa tells stories, shows movies. Open until 9 p.m. on Dec. 6, 13 and 20. 342-5770.
* BEDFORD COMMUNITY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION: 5 p.m., Centertown Park. Community singalong, tree lighting, merchants open, refreshments. 586-2148.
* ``HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE'': Through Nov. 31 and Dec. 6-8, O'Neill and Others, Floyd. One-of-a-kind functional art and furniture accessories for women and the home. 418 E. Main St.
* ``IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE'': 8 p.m.; also, Dec. 6 and 13-14, 8 p.m.; Dec. 1, 8 and 15, 2 p.m., Cherry Tree Playhouse, Boonsboro Shopping Center, Lynchburg. Musical. Cherry Tree Players presentation. $12. (804) 384-4577 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.).
* ``HOLIDAYS TRADITIONS'' CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION AND TREE LIGHTING: 5:30 p.m., downtown Lexington. Candlelight procession from Stonewall Jackson Cemetery to community tree lighting ceremony, Hopkins Green. (540) 463-7191.
* ``A TUNA CHRISTMAS'': Through Dec. 29, Barter Theatre, Abingdon. A radio show in Tuna, Texas, showcases how happily unhinged life in a small town can be, especially during the holidays. Wednesday and Thursday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. $15-$21. (540) 628-3991, 1 (800) 368-3240.
* DANVILLE CRAFTER'S GUILD ``CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW'': 4-8 p.m.; Nov. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Squire Armory Recreation Dept., Danville. Free. (804) 799-5214.
* ``THE HOLIDAYS AT CHINQUA-PENN'': Tuesday-Saturday through Dec. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Decorations, theatre exhibit, organ concerts, shopping and more. Reidsville, N.C. (910) 349-4576.
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* HOLIDAY MUSIC: 7 p.m., Antrim Chapel, Hollins College. Music by harpist Song Hee Uhm and flutist Deborah Kemper. Free. 375-2292.
* HOLIDAY BAZAAR: 1-5 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Roanoke. Crafts, baked goods. 4909 N. Lake Drive.
* SANTA AT THE LAKE: Santa's arrival by fire truck at Smith Mountain Lake; photo opportunities. 9-9:45 a.m., First Virginia Bank, Union Hall, Va. 40; 10:15-11 a.m., Central Fidelity Bank, Va. 616 at Va. 122; 11:15 a.m.-noon, Village Square Shopping Center, Va. 122; 12:30-1:15 p.m., Shoreline Realty, White House Corner, Va. 608; 1:15-3:30 p.m., Bridgewater Plaza, Va. 122 (arrives by fire boat, departs by parasail). Free. (800) 676-8203.
* OLIVUS GALLERY AND MAGGIE'S CREATIVE STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Floyd. U.S. 221 six miles north of town. 745-5357, 745-2970.
* GRANATELLI POTTERY CHRISTMAS SALE AND OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Dec. 1, noon-6 p.m., Granatelli Pottery, Va. 705, Floyd. Va. 81, right on Va. 8, left on Va. 705; pottery on right at Little River bridge. 745-4613.
* BUTTERFIELD POTTERY CHRISTMAS SALE AND OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Dec. 1, noon-6 p.m., Va. 8, Floyd. Five miles south of town, turn at sign. 745-4009.
* HOLIDAY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE AND SALE: Also, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Floyd County. Potter Ellen Shankin and woodworker Brad Warstler display handmade gifts. U.S. 221 South from Roanoke; right onto Va. 615 (just before town limits); follow balloons and signs eight miles to studio. 745-3595.
* ``SANTA'S SECRET SHOP'': Also, Dec. 7 and 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Lexington. Merchandise from downtown merchants for children to purchase; all items less than $3. Free wrapping. (540) 463-7191.
* SIXTH ANNUAL LIVE ``STORY OF CHRISTMAS'': Also, Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m., Gogginsville Methodist Church. Candlelight ``drive through'' journey depicting Jesus' birth and life with more than 100 actors. Free. Rain dates, Dec. 7-8. (540) 489-1891.
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* HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT'': 4 p.m., St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Roanoke. ``The Lessons and Carols of Christmas'' performed by the Roanoke College Choir. 375-2333 (Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.).
* ``NUTCRACKER NIGHT AT VALLEY VIEW'': 7:30-9 p.m., Valley View Mall, Roanoke. Visits with Santa, carousel and train rides, costumed dancers, refreshments. Proceeds benefit Roanoke Ballet Theatre. $25 per family. Hosted by Roanoke Ballet Theatre. 345-6099.
* ADVENT CELEBRATION AND ANNUAL ``CHILI AND CAROLS NIGHT'': 11 a.m., Advent Celebration, Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, Roanoke. With harpist Song Hee Uhm. 5 p.m. Chili supper followed by carol singing. 5333 Cove Road N.W. 562-4346.
* WILLIAMSBURG SINGERS: 7:30 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. 1831 Deyerle Road. 989-3314.
* HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE OAKS AT RICHFIELD: 2 p.m., Richfield Retirement Community, Salem. Mini-production of ``The Snow Maiden - A Russian Tale,'' presented by Southwest Virginia Ballet. Free. 3615 W. Main St. I-81, exit 137. 380-4500.
* EARLY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. Deo Gloria performs vocal and instrumental music including music of colonial Williamsburg and frontier Appalachia. Child care provided. 1831 Deyerle Road. 989-3314.
* ADVENT FESTIVAL: First Christian Church, Salem. With choirs and production of ``The Littlest Angel.'' 344-0943.
* ``HANGING OF THE GREENS SERVICE'': 5 p.m., Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke. Service of decorating the church for the season. 2014 Memorial Ave. 344-7748.
* TUCKWILLER GALLERY OPEN HOUSE: 1-4 p.m., University Mall, Blacksburg. ``Home for the Holidays'' collection of paintings and limited edition prints. 552-2630.
* GARTH NEWEL CHAMBER PLAYERS: 3 p.m., Fincastle Presbyterian Church, Back Street, Fincastle. Reception follows. Benefit for Botetourt County Fuel Assistance Program. Free; donations accepted. 473-2042.
* BUCHANAN HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: 7 p.m., Buchanan Town Hall, Main Street. Caroling. 254-1212
* ``GETTING READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS'': Through Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Museum of American Frontier Culture, Staunton. Help hang greenery and garlands, bake stollen or share a recipe as the four historic farms prepare for the holidays. $8, $4, ages 6-12. (540) 332-7850.
* CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE: 2-5 p.m., Estelle H. Womack Museum of Natural History, Danville. Animals decked out in Christmas attire. (804) 797-2222.
* ``THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER'': 2 and 4 p.m., George Washington High School auditorium, Danville. Presented by Children's Theatre of Danville. (804) 799-9022.
* DANVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Floats, bands, car and truck clubs, marching units, go-karts and more. (804) 799-5200.
* FLOWERDEW HUNDRED FOUNDATION OPEN HOUSE: 1-4 p.m., Hopewell. Tours, seasonal music, decorations from the 1600s through 1940s on the theme, ``The Changing Traditions of Christmas on a James River Plantation.'' 1617 Flowerdew Hundred Road. (804) 541-8897.
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* ``THE NUTCRACKER'': Also Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium. With The Moscow State Ballet. Benefit for Blue Ridge Public Television and WVTF-FM Public Radio. $19.50-$65. Tickets at box office, 981-1201, Ticketmaster locations or charge-by-phone, 343-8100.
* ROANOKE VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND WINTER CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Cave Spring High School auditorium, Roanoke. Free. 989-4235.
* DICKENS' ``A CHRISTMAS CAROL'': 7:30 p.m., Burruss Auditorium, Virginia Tech. Nebraska Theatre Caravan presentation. 231-5615, (800) 843-0332.
* TOURS OF FLOWERDEW HUNDRED FOUNDATION: Through Dec. 15, Hopewell. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Tours, seasonal music, decorations from the 1600s through 1940s on the theme, ``The Changing Traditions of Christmas on a James River Plantation.'' $4. 1617 Flowerdew Hundred Road. (804) 541-8897.
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* ``VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS'': 7-9 p.m., Reynolds Homestead, Critz. 4 and 7:30 p.m., ``Oompah'' music by The Sauerkraut Band. Advanced tickets required. $4, $2, children; 4 p.m. performance, $2, $1 children. Tours available evening only. 694-7181.
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* ``AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS'': 8 p.m. Also, Dec. 6-7, 12-14 and 19-21, 8 p.m; Dec. 8 and 15, 2 p.m., Whitman Auditorium, The Business and Science Building, Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke. Musical comedy mixture of ``Scrooge'' and ``It's a Wonderful Life,'' written and directed by Bart McGullion. $8, $4, students. Purchase tickets daily, noon-3 p.m. and evening of the performance. 857-7327, 384-6946.
* ROANOKE COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: 7-8:30 p.m., The Brambleton Center, Roanoke County. Carols, Santa, refreshments. 387-6086.
* VINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 p.m. Pre-parade festivities, 6 p.m., include lighting of town Christmas tree, William Byrd High School Band, Southernettes Baton Corps, Vinton Baptist Church Choirs. 343-1364, 983-0613.
* ``HOLIDAYS AT SMITHFIELD: AN 18TH-CENTURY CELEBRATION'': 2-6 p.m., through Dec. 8, Smithfield Plantation, Blacksburg. Traditional and period music, traditional craft and baking demonstrations, storyteller, holiday greenery sale, Susanna's Tea Shoppe (Dec. 7-8), refreshments at restored Colonial-era home. ``Walking Through a Colonial Christmas,'' flower show (today only). $4, $2, students; four-day passes available in advance. 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road (off Duck Pond Road, adjacent to campus). 231-3947.
* MADRIGAL DINNER: Through Dec. 7, 6 p.m., Muse Banquet Hall, Radford University. Pageantry, music and food of Renaissance England served and presented by the university choral ensembles, chamber orchestra and a madrigal group. $20. Call for reservations, 831-5265.
* ``VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS: A SHENANDOAH CHRISTMAS'': 7-9 p.m.; 4 p.m. matinee, Reynolds Homestead, Critz. Singers and storytellers of Lime Kiln. Advanced tickets required. $4, $2, children; 4 p.m. performance, $2, $1 children. Tours available evening only. 694-7181.
* FERRUM COLLEGE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Sigmon Recital Hall in Grousbeck Music Center, Ferrum College. Free. (540) 365-4358.
* ``STOCKING STUFFERS'': Also, Dec. 6 and 7, 7:30 p.m., Scott Shipp Hall, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington. VMI Theatre presentation. Free. 464-7326.
* ``HEALTHY HOLIDAY CUISINE'': 2-7 p.m., Danville Science Center. Cooking and decorating tips, recipes, buffet. $8. (804) 791-5889.
* ``SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY CHORUS HOLIDAY DOWNTOWN'': 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Marion. (540) 783-4190.
* ``CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC ABINGDON'': Lighting of the town Christmas tree, Camberley's Martha Washington Inn. Various holiday events during the month. (540) 676-3076.
* ``THE NUTCRACKER'': Curfman Hall, Covington High School, Covington. Ballet South presentation. $18, $12, students. (540) 962-6220.
* ``TREE OF LOVE'' LIGHTING CEREMONY: 7 p.m., lobby, Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County, Martinsville. Memorial/honorary lights purchased to benefit Hospice of MHMHC. (540) 632-2310, (540) 666-7481.
* ``HOLIDAY INFORMATION FAIR'': 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bland High School, Bland. Workshops on food and toy safety and selection, crime prevention, craft-making and more. Free. (540) 688-3542.
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* ``A CHRISTMAS CAROL'': Through Dec. 29, Mill Mountain Theatre, Center in the Square, Roanoke. Musical version, adapted by Jere Lee Hodgin; music by Milton Granger. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. $18-$23. Previews, Dec. 4 and 5. $10. Signed performance, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Special performance, Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. 342-5740.
* ``BELL ATLANTIC'S DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS'': Also, Dec. 13 and 20, 6-10 p.m., Historic Market area, downtown Roanoke. Caroling, carriage rides ($3, under 3 free), storytelling, Victorian Santa, strolling entertainment, ice sculptures, decorated shops open, holiday treats. Tonight, 6:45 p.m., Noel C. Taylor Community Choir; 8:45 p.m., entertainment and refreshments, Elmwood Park; 9:30 p.m., fireworks. 342-2028.
* LIGHTING OF THE ROANOKE CHRISTMAS TREE: 7 p.m., First Union Tower Plaza, downtown. 342-2028.
* ``HOLIDAY SHOPPING BAZAAR'': 5-9 p.m. (discounts from 5-7 p.m.); Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m., Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke. Afrocentric gifts, museum store open, apparel, jewelry, wood carvings, other handcrafted items. 9 p.m., performance by Stowe & Lowe. Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m., Santa visits. Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m., gospel singing. Free. 523 Harrison Ave. N.W. 345-4818.
* BETTY BRANCH STUDIO OPEN HOUSE: 5-10 p.m.; daily through Dec. 21, 1-6 p.m., Roanoke. Exhibit of new sculpture and drawings in working studio/gallery. 123 Norfolk Ave. West. 344-4994.
* ``HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!'': Also, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m., Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, Roanoke. Candlelight dinner, seasonal music by choir and soloists. $16. Second Street at Church Avenue. 344-6225.
* ``HANUKKAH PRAYERS AND CELEBRATION'': 7 p.m., Gordh Room adjacent to duPont Chapel, Hollins College. Candlelighting and traditional refreshments. 362-6451.
* SALEM CHRISTMAS PARADE: 6:30 p.m. Lighting of city Christmas tree, 6 p.m., Library Square. 375-3057.
* BAGPIPES AND PENNYWHISTLE CONCERT: 7-10 p.m., Cabin Creek Country Store, Troutville. Music by Burt Mitchell. 2470 Roanoke Road. U.S. 220 North, three miles south of Fincastle. 992-2078.
* ``CHRISTMAS IN THE BIG HOUSE, CHRISTMAS IN THE QUARTERS'': 4 and 5 p.m., Booker T. Washington National Monument, Hardy. Christmas as it was celebrated on an antebellum plantation with storytelling, music, children's activities and refreshments. Va. 116 from Roanoke to Va. 122. 721-2094.
* ``INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR'': 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cranwell International Center, Clay Street, Virginia Tech. Crafts from around the world. Free admission. Proceeds benefit Self Help and World Service projects. 231-6962.
* ``WHEN SANTA UP AND QUIT!'': Also, Dec. 7 and 13-14, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8 and 15, 2 p.m., Wesley Foundation, Roanoke Street, Blacksburg. $5. Benefit for Montgomery County Christmas Store. 382-6432.
* DOWNTOWN-WIDE OPEN HOUSE: Also, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lexington. Entertainment, refreshments, other treats. (540) 463-7191.
* ``CHILDREN SINGING AND BELLS RINGING'': Also, Dec. 7, 4-5:30 p.m., Rockbridge Historical Society, Lexington. Open house at the Campbell House. 463-7191.
* LEXINGTON CHRISTMAS PARADE: 5:30 p.m., Main Street. (540) 463-7191.
* CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS IN LEXINGTON: 1-5 p.m. Includes homes of VMI and Washington and Lee presidents. $8. Advance tickets at Chamber of Commerce office and at each home on tour and Lexington Visitors Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., on day of tour. 463-5375.
* ``COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING'': 6 p.m., Smyth County Courthouse, Marion. (540) 783-4190.
* ``CHRISTMAS MARION DOWNTOWN'': Also, Dec. 13, 20 and 27. Carolers, treats at Marion Downtown Revitalization Assn., open house at Blue Ridge Junior College courtyard, welcome tent on Iron Street Mall. (540) 783-4190.
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* ROANOKE'S ``FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE'': 6:30-8:30 p.m. 981-2630.
* ``THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE'': Also, Dec. 8, 5 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, Campbell Avenue at Sixth Street, Roanoke. 28th annual presentation of seasonal music by Sanctuary Choir, organ and orchestra. Child care provided. No tickets required. 342-4224.
* ``HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SALE'': 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jerusalem Baptist Church, Roanoke. Area African American vendors offer gift items for sale. 109 Norfolk Ave. S.W. 562-4487.
* HANDS GROUP ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER: 4-9 p.m., Patrick Henry High School cafeteria, Roanoke. Hearing and deaf signers, a signing Santa, children's activities. Dinner, 5 p.m. Bring a dish to share. 772-7525.
* ``HOLIDAY ON HENRY STREET'': 8:30 p.m., The Dumas Hotel Music Center, Roanoke. Seasonal music, fashion show, heavy hors d'oeuvres, hosted by WSLS-TV's Tracie McKinney. Black tie optional. $25, singles; $45, couples. Fund-raiser for music center. Limited tickets available. Tickets at TAP, 145 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, or reserve at 345-6781, ext. 332. 110 First St.
* ``HANGING OF THE GREENS'': 7 p.m., Belmont Christian Church, Roanoke. Program of carols and readings. Reception follows. Child care provided. Free. 1101 Jamison Ave. 343-7502.
* ``YE OLDE SALEM CHRISTMAS'': 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Farmer's Market: carriage rides (till 4 p.m.), ice sculptures, Yule log burning (4:15 p.m.), wreath and garland demonstrations; entertainment on outdoor stage at Library Square; children's activities, library parking lot; Christmas stories (noon), Salem Book Works; inside library: puppet show (noon), storytelling (1 p.m.), dance performance (2 p.m.), Santa (11 a.m.-4 p.m.); mail letters to Santa (noon-4 p.m.), old post office; demonstrations, Cornerstone Country Collectibles (1 p.m.), Grandma's Attic (2 p.m.); holiday fashion show, Millie & Co.; Salem Museum Open House, noon-5 p.m. Donations accepted for Therapeutic Riding Program. Snow date, Dec. 8, noon-5 p.m. 375-3057.
* ``NO GREATER GIFT'': 6 and 8 p.m., Fort Lewis Christian Church, Salem. Original production of the Christmas birth told through the eyes of children. Admission, non-perishable food item for Salem Area Food Pantry. 2931 Main St. 380-4636.
* ROANOKE FIDDLE AND BANJO CLUB CONCERT AND CRAFT SHOW: 7-11 p.m., Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium. Craft show, noon-10 p.m. Free.
* ``VINTON OLD-FASHIONED HOLLY DAYS'': 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Entertainment, crafts, wagon rides and more. Vinton Children's Christmas Parade, 10 a.m.; Lee Avenue from Vinton Baptist Church to Farmer's Market. Lunch with Santa, noon. Free. 343-1364, 983-0613.
* BEDFORD CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 p.m., Main Street. Rain date, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. 586-2148.
* FINCASTLE CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 p.m., downtown Fincastle. Rain date, Dec. 8.
* ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Lord Botetourt High School, Daleville. Crafts, baked goods, door prizes. 992-1380.
* AVOCA MUSEUM'S FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m., Avoca Museum, Altavista. Theme: ``Glorious Carols of Old.'' 1514 Main St. $3.50, $1.25, ages 6-12. (804) 369-4362.
* CHORAL HOLIDAY PRESENTATION: 7 p.m., Wilson Warehouse, Lowe Street, Buchanan. Traditional and contemporary favorites. 254-1212
* ``THE HEARTMENDER'': 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Porterfield Theatre, Radford University. Radford University Children's Theatre Company presentation. A young girl's struggle to overcome her fears and gain self-esteem with the help of a cat, a magical dog and a magical ``Heartmender.'' $2, $1, children. Tickets on sale Dec. 1 at box office, 831-5289.
* ``THE NUTCRACKER'': 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8 and 14-15, 2 p.m., Lynchburg Fine Arts Center. Lynchburg Regional Ballet performance. $15; $11, senior citizens; $8, students and children. 1815 Thomson Drive. (804) 846-3804.
* ``SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST'': 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. Family craft festival at the historic Sutherlin Mansion, Victorian-style ornaments. $2, children; adults, free. (804) 793-5644.
* ``HOLIDAY COOKING AND RECIPES'': 11 a.m-3 p.m., Museum of American Frontier Culture, Staunton. Cooking lesson of holiday dishes from 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century Germany, Ireland, England and the United States. $8, $4, ages 6-12. (540) 332-7850.
* LEXINGTON'S HOLIDAY EVENTS: Annual Holiday House Tour, 1-5 p.m. Homes and museums decorated for the holidays. $8. Holiday 10K Road Race, 10 a.m. Registration, 9 a.m. Buena Vista to Lexington via Va. 60. ``Christmas Remembered,'' noon-4:30 p.m., Stonewall Jackson House. Holiday traditions, children's activities, tours led by costumed guides. 463-5375. ``Santa's Secret Shop'' and Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For children. ``RAVE Christmas Concert,'' 7:30 p.m., Jackson Memorial Hall, Virginia Military Institute. Admission, non-perishable food item. 463-7191.
* ``HOLIDAY IN HISTORY'': Also, Dec. 14 and 21, 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m., Museum of American Frontier Culture, Staunton. Making a period Christmas craft. For ages 4-10. Reservations required. $8. (540) 332-7850.
* ``SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE'': 11 a.m.-5 p.m., The Rock House and Thomas J. Boyd Museums, Wytheville. Theme: ``Christmas in the South, Late 1800s.'' Period decorations, entertainment. Benefit for museums' educational programs. Museum open for holiday tours through Dec. 21. $5, $2, ages 6-12. (540) 232-3330.
* ``CHRISTMAS IN COLONIAL CHATHAM'': 10 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Chatham, N.C. House tours, carriage rides, antique and craft shows, entertainment. $7, $5.50, advance. (804) 432-9338, (804) 432-1650.
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* ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., duPont Chapel, Hollins College. White Gift Service with students exchanging symbols of truth and loyalty, music by college chapel choir, Advent and Christmas readings, charitable offering. 362-6451.
* SPANISH CHRISTMAS CAROLS: 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. Choirs, soloists, instrumentalists perform carols of Latin America and Spain. Traditional carols in Spanish and English. Free. 344-3204.
* POTLUCK DINNER AND CAROL SING: 5 p.m., Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke. 2014 Memorial Ave. 344-7748.
* RADFORD UNIVERSITY CHORAL ENSEMBLES' CONCERT: 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, Roanoke. 140-member assembled choirs sing 14th-century English carols. 831-5177.
* ``MESSIAH'' SINGALONG: 3 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, S. Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, Roanoke. Instruments and choir accompanying participants. Bring your music or copies available for purchase. Free. 343-9341.
* KWANZAA CELEBRATION: 6 p.m., Muse Banquet Hall, Radford University. Traditional songs, authentic instruments, storytelling and dances of Mali performed by Babemba; buffet dinner. $5. 831-6380, 831-5324.
* SALEM MUSEUM ``1996 HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR'': 2-5 p.m., Pennsylvania Avenue, Salem. Self-guided tour of five historic homes and College Lutheran Church, live music and tea party. Parking at John M. Oakey & Son, Dental Associates, Blankenship & Davis and along side streets; limited parking on Pennsylvania Avenue. No spike-heeled shoes, cameras or smoking. Snow date, Dec. 15. $10, $8, advance. Tickets at Gallery 3 in Roanoke, Brooks-Byrd Pharmacy, Grandma's Attic, the museum and tour homes (day of tour only).
* HOLIDAY READINGS: 2 p.m., Bedford Public Library. Pieces evoking the spirits of Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa. Free. 586-8911.
* ``MORE THAN A MANAGER'': 11 a.m., Red Valley United Methodist Church, Wirtz; also, Dec. 15, 11 a.m., Burnt Chimney United Methodist Church. Cantata with combined choirs.
* ``YULETIDE TALL TALES'': Also, Dec. 10, 15 and 17, 7:30 p.m., Barter Stage II, Barter Theatre, Abingdon. Barter's First Light Theatre production. For families. (540) 628-3991, (800) 368-3240.
* ARTS DEPOT HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 1-5 p.m., The Arts Depot, Abingdon. Featuring ``The Depot Artists Association Group Show'' through Jan. 11 and Highlands Center for Ballet Arts. Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Dec. 15, noon-3 p.m. 314 Depot Square. (540) 628-9091.
* ``ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES'': 1-6 p.m., Danville. Open house of historic homes, music, refreshments. Benefit for Danville Historical Society restoration projects. $10. (804) 799-5326.
* ``A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS'': 4 p.m., Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Danville. Choirs, handballs, organ and harp. (804) 793-6824.
* ``READINGS AND CAROLS'': 4 p.m., West Main Baptist Church, Danville. Presented by Averett College Music Dept. (804) 791-5715.
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* ``SANTA'S WORKSHOP'': 6-8 p.m., Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke. Children make crafts for gifts; dinner served. For ages 4-12. 2014 Memorial Ave. 344-7748.
* RADFORD CHRISTMAS PARADE: 7 p.m. From University Bridge, west on Norwood and First streets to Central Square. 731-3656.
* FERRUM COLLEGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Vaughn Chapel, Ferrum College. Featuring college choir, handbell ensemble and Ferrum Edition. Free. (540) 365-4355.
* ``HOLLY DAYS ARTS, CRAFTS, BAKE SALE'': 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Squire Armory Recreation Center, Danville. (804) 799-6564.
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* CHRISTMAS DINNER: 4:30-6 p.m., Dining Room, Moody Center, Hollins College. $6.50. 362-6451.
* THEATER AT LIME KILN PERFORMANCE: 8 p.m., Trinity Methodist Church, Main Street, Buchanan. 254-1212.
* WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: 7 p.m., Lenfest Center, Washington and Lee University, Lexington.
* ``25TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT'': 8 p.m., room 605, Virginia Highlands Community College Theatre, Abingdon. Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers perform traditional and contemporary holiday music. $4. (540) 628-6094.
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* HOLIDAY TEA: 4:30-6 :30 p.m., Green Drawing Room, Main Building, Hollins College. Seasonal refreshments. 362-6451.
* ``HOLIDAY CLASSICAL AND BAROQUE MUSIC'': 12:15-12:45 p.m., Bedford Central Library. Music performed on flute and guitar. Bring a bag lunch. Free. 586-8911.
* ``CAROLS IN THE COURTYARD '': 7 p.m., VMI, Lexington.
* CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND CANDLELIGHTING SERVICE: 7:30 p.m., Jackson Memorial Hall, VMI, Lexington.
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* VINTON'S THIRD ANNUAL ``SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE'': Through Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Lynn Haven Baptist Church, Roanoke. Child care provided. Free. 1501 Washington Ave. 342-6102.
* NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BAND CONCERT: 7 p.m., Northside High School Auditorium, Roanoke. Free. Donations of canned food accepted.
* WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY ``CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE AND LESSONS IN CAROLS'': 8 p.m., Lee Chapel, W&L, Lexington.
* HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS: ``THE TWELVE NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS'': Also, Dec. 13-15, 19-22 and 26-29, every half hour from 6-8 p.m., Museum of American Frontier Culture, Staunton. Re-enactment of holiday traditions of four historic farms led by costumed interpreters, entertainment, refreshments. Reservations required. $10, $5, children. (540) 332-7850.
* ``TROLLEY TOUR OF LIGHTS'': Also, Dec. 17, 6 and 7:30 p.m., Danville. Departs from Ballou Park. Limited ticket sales. (804) 799-5215.
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* ``THE NUTCRACKER'': 8 p.m.; Dec. 14, 2 and 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 2 p.m., Preston Auditorium, Radford University. Guest artists from Europe, full orchestra. $8, $4, children. 831-5420.
* HOLIDAY DANCE: 7-9 p.m., The Brambleton Center, Roanoke County. For those with developmental disabilities, ages 13 and older. DJ, music, dancing, refreshments and more. $5, $2, with pre-registration. 772-7525.
* THE SAUERKRAUT BAND: 3-5 p.m., Atrium, Center in the Square, Roanoke. Seasonal music, appearance by Santa. 342-5770.
* ``TWO FROM GALILEE'': 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 7 p.m., Hollins Road Baptist Church, Roanoke. Musical presented by church choir. Free. 362-9569.
* ``WINTER WONDERLAND'': Through Dec. 29, 5-10 p.m., Liberty Lake Park, Bedford. Drive-through display of holiday lights. 586-7161.
* ELKS NATIONAL HOME LIGHTS: Through Dec. 31, 5:30-10 p.m., Bedford. Official lighting, 5 p.m. Illuminated Christmas scenes and more than 15,000 lights. 586-8232.
* ``HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF DANCE'': Also, Dec. 14, 8 p.m., E.C. Glass Auditorium, Lynchburg. Featuring ``Amen! A Universal Celebration.'' Virginia School of the Arts presentation. $10, $8, students and senior citizens, $5, under 12. Tickets at Tom Jones Drug Stores and Carolina Hosiery, Lynchburg and at Virginia School of the Arts. (804) 847-8688.
* ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT: 8 p.m., St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Danville. Music by Grieg, Wagner, Vaughan, Williams and seasonal favorites. Free. (804) 836-5251.
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* ``THE SNOW MAIDEN'': 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, 3 p.m., Olin Hall, Roanoke College. Southwest Virginia Ballet presentation. $10, $8, advance; senior citizens, $8, $6, advance; 12 and under, $7.50, $6, advance. 387-3978, 375-2333 (Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m.).
* ``COLUMBIA LEWIS-GALE'S JINGLE BELL RUN & WALK FOR ARTHRITIS'': 9 a.m., downtown Roanoke. 5K run, 1-mile walk for individuals and teams. Costume contest, 8:30 a.m.; awards, 10 a.m. $15 entry fee. Prizes based on pledges. Pre-registration required. Benefit for Arthritis Foundation. (804) 359-1700, (800) 456-4687.
* ``OLD SOUTHWEST HOLIDAY PARLOR TOURS: HINT OF HOLLYWOOD'': 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 15, 1-5 p.m., Old Southwest Historic District, Roanoke. Self-guided tour of five homes, one business and two condominiums. $10. Tickets today at Christ Episcopal Church, Franklin Road at Washington Avenue, refreshments and entertainment. Advance tickets at Books String & Things, Roanoke City Market. Proceeds benefit Old Southwest, Inc., neighborhood improvement projects. 345-4030, 343-8794.
* ``HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH THE ANIMALS'': 1-8 p.m., Mill Mountain Zoo, Roanoke. Music, making decorations for wildlife, Santa, festival of lights. Bring six-pack rings for recycled tree. Picture with Santa with toy donation. Regular admission rates apply ($3; $2,70, senior citizens; $2.25, under 12; under 2, free). 343-3241.
* CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, 3 p.m., St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Roanoke. Classical, traditional and popular Christmas carols performed by Roanoke College's Preparatory Division Children's Choir. $3, $1, children. 375-2222.
* LIVE NATIVITY SCENE: 6-8 p.m.; also, Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. 1831 Deyerle Road. 989-3314.
* PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS CHRISTMAS DANCE: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Lake Drive Swim Club, Vinton. Music by Bobby Deel. $8. 344-0627.
* CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Virginia Baptist Children's Home, Salem. Photographs with the Christmas pony, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Benefit for 4-H Riding Program. 387-1456.
* ``TWILIGHT IN BUCHANAN HOLIDAY PARADE'': 3 p.m., Main Street, Buchanan. After-parade party, Buchanan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Building. 254-1212.
* BLACKSBURG MASTER CHORALE CONCERT: 8 p.m., Blacksburg United Methodist Church. Portions of Handel's ``Messiah,'' selections from ``The Nutcracker'' and carols. $8, $4, students and senior citizens. Church Street at Lee. 951-3615.
* ``SALTVILLE CENTENNIAL CHRISTMAS BALL'': 8-11 p.m., Saltville Elementary School. $10. Music by Charles Goodwin Orchestra. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Send check to Christmas Ball, P.O. Box 488, Saltville, Va. 24370 or call (540) 646-2021.
* BALLOU PARK TREE LIGHTING: Also Dec. 15, Ballou Park Recreational Center, Danville. Carol singing. (804) 799-5215.
* ``COMMUNITY MARKET HOLIDAY BAZAAR'': 8 a.m., Community Market, Spring Street, Danville. Arts and crafts, baked goods and produce. (804) 799-5254.
* ``HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS BY THE JACK DANIELS ORIGINAL SILVER CORNET BAND'': 8 p.m., Caswell County Civic Center, N.C. Turn-of-the-century concert with authentic instruments. (910) 694-4591.
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* CANDLELIGHT PROGRAM OF SACRED CHRISTMAS MUSIC: 7:30 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. Presented by The Covenant Sanctuary and Bell Choirs with orchestra. Covered dish dessert reception follows. Child care provided. 1831 Deyerle Road. 989-3314.
* HANDEL'S ``MESSIAH'': 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke. With soloists, chorus and orchestra. Free. 344-3204.
* ``FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY'': 7 p.m., Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke. Christmas musical. 2014 Memorial Ave. 344-7748.
* ``A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION'': 2:30-4 p.m., The Park-Oak Grove Retirement Community, Roanoke. Exhibit by League of Roanoke Artists, seasonal music by classical trio, dessert buffet. Free. 4920 Woodmar Drive S.W. (behind Southwest Plaza Shopping Center). 989-9501.
* ``KING OF LOVE'' CANTATA: 7 p.m., Connelly Memorial Baptist Church, Roanoke. Hershberger Road at Westside Blvd. 563-4971.
* CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC: 4:45 p.m., Williamson Road Church of the Brethren, Roanoke. Presented by Chancel, Chapel, Canto, Celestial, Cherub and Handbell choirs. 3110 Pion Please see microfilm for complete text.
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