Through Dec. 31 – Christmas at the Park (animated scenes, music and more), 5:30-9:30 p.m., Guthrie Smith Park, Fayette, Ala. ($1 per car; donations welcome). fayetteareachamber.org or 205-0932-4327.
Dec. 10 – Tupelo Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m., downtown Tupelo. tupelomainstreet.com or 662-841-6598.
Dec. 11 – Michael Franti, Iron City, Birmingham ($25). ironcitybham.com.
Dec. 12 – Ronnie Milsap’s Christmas Show, Riley Center, Meridian ($39-45).
Dec. 13 – George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” The Alabama Ballet, Alys Stephens Center, Birmingham ($20-55). alysstephens.org or 877-278-8457.
Dec. 14 – Christmas with the North Miss. Symphony Orchestra, Tupelo Civic Auditorium, Tupelo. nmsymphony.com or 662-842-8433.
Dec. 14-15 – Birmingham Ballet presents “The Nutcracker,” BJCC Concert Hall, Birmingham ($25-45). birminghamballet.com or 205-979-9492.
Dec. 20 – Mac McAnally and Paul Thorn, BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo ($25-45). bcsarena.com or 662-841-6528.
– Blind Boys of Alabama, Workplay, Birmingham ($25). workplay.com or 205-879-4002.
Through Jan. 20, 2014 – Public ice skating, BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo (skate rental $8 or $60/10 sessions or 10 people). bcsarena.com or 662-841-6573.
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