Now through Dec. 31 – “Christmas at the Park” (driving tour of 60 lighted/animated scenes, 5:30-9:30 p.m. daily; $1/car), Guthrie Smith Park, Fayette, Alabama.
Now through Jan. 21 – Ice skating at BancorpSouth Arena, Tupelo (select dates). ($10 includes skate rental; season passes $80.) 662-841-6573 or email [email protected].
Dec. 5 – Dickens Downtown, Northport, Alabama, 5-8 p.m. (Volunteers in Victorian attire, carriage rides, crafts demos, music).
Dec. 7 – The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6 Christmas Show, Riley Center, Meridian. 601-696-2200, msurileycenter.com.
Dec. 7-10 – “The Nutcracker,” Tuscaloosa Community Dancers, Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa (7 p.m. Dec. 7-8; 10 a.m. Dec. 9; 2 p.m. Dec. 10). 205-752-4220 or tututix.com.
Dec. 9 – Christmas with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Tupelo High Performing Arts Center, Tupelo. nmsymphony.com.
Dec. 10 – Holiday Soul with Eric Essix and friends, Alys Stephens Center, Birmngham. 205-975-2787, alysstephens.org.
Dec. 15-18 – “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” (Actor’s Charitable Theatre), Bama Theatre, Tuscaloosa. 205-393-2800, TheAct.info.
Dec. 16 – The MAX inducts Hall of Fame honorees, downtown Meridian. Walk of Fame stars unveiled 1:30 p.m. (free); evening ceremony, Riley Center ($50), 601-581-1550.
Jan. 16 – Gladys Knight, Riley Center, Meridian. 601-696-2200, msurileycenter.com.
Jan. 24 – “The Sound of Music” National Tour, Ford Center, Oxford. 662-915-7411, fordcenter.org.
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