‘Christmas Survival Guide’
Friday, December 12, 2008
‘Christmas Survival Guide’
The Emporia Community Theatre presents a “Christmas Survival Guide” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Granada Theatre. “Five young people, armed with a copy of “A Christmas Survival Guide” and an optimistic attitude, charge into an urban holiday landscape searching for the true essence of Christmas. Through a fabulous series of songs and vignettes, they learn to cope with the holidays in ways that are both hysterical and heart-warming,” said the press release. Conceived and written by James Hindeman and Ray Roderick, with musical arrangements and orchestrations by John Glaudini. Tickets, $12 for adults; $10 for seniors; and $8 for students, are available at the Sweet Granada, the Granada Coffee Company, ESU ticket office and Town Crier.
At The Noose
S.C. Dixon’s Legend Mobile Music will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. today at The Noose, with no cover charge. Live jazz will be played at The Noose by “The Hangmen,” beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday with no cover charge. “The Usual Suspects” will play, beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Noose, with no cover charge. Information: 343-8629 or e-mail: thenoose2008@gmail.com.
Art gifts
The Emporia Arts Council Art Gifts, 618 Mechanic St., includes glass, ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewelry and wood from more than 50 local and regional artists. Extended hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Dec. 30. The EAC will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.
Christmas show
Dancers from Sherry’s Dance Workshop will present “The Christmas Attic” at 7 p.m. Saturday in Albert Taylor Hall. The free performance includes various dance styles choreographed to the music of Trans Siberian Orchestra. After the show, parents may take photos of their children with Santa.