The Surry Arts Council has something for everyone during the holidays — and just in time for using tickets to events as holiday gifts.
The celebration begins with laughter with John Floyd’s Comedy Night at the Earle on Thursday, Dec, 2 at 7 p.m. as part of his going Comedy Night Series.
Next is The Nutcracker performed by the New York Ballet for Young Audiences at the Andy Griffith Playhouse on Sunday, Dec. 5, at both 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Guests will be welcomed to the theater by The Nutcracker himself with photo opportunities for fans of all ages.
This classic story of Clara, a young girl on the brink of womanhood, whose dreams are both childlike and tinged with romance, comes to life. There will be two additional shows for more than 700 area school children on Monday, Dec. 6.
The Earle has a full month of Holiday movies. Showings of Disney’s Encanto are on Friday, Dec. 3 -Sunday Dec. 5; Elf Dec. 10-12; Clifford the Big Red Dog Dec. 17-19 (there will be photo opportunities with the big red dog at the 3 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday); and Sing 2 Dec. 22-Jan. 2. For all show times, call the Earle information line 336-786-2222. The movie Polar Express will be shown free of charge to more than 1,400 students at the Historic Earle Theatre Dec. 14-16. Watch for more new releases at the Earle in the New Year.
Shelby Coleman will lead the annual Gingercookie workshop for Special Friends followed by one for children of all ages on Friday, Dec. 10, at 3:30 p.m. Madeline Matanick will host weekly art classes on Tuesday evenings. Youth classes will be held from 5-6 p.m. and teen and adults from 6-7:30 p.m. These workshop creations make great gifts for family and friends.
“Riders in the Sky: Christmas the Cowboy Way” will be in Mount Airy for the first time ever on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Earle Theatre. These award-winning four-part harmonizing cowboys will don their sequined Yuletide outfits and delight all ages. The show will feature their unique brand of cowboy humor sprinkled with original songs. They will even invite the audience to join them in singing a couple of traditional holiday classics.
They are members of The Grand Ole Opry, won a Grammy for writing and performing songs for major motion pictures including “Woody’s Roundup: from Toy Story 2” and others.
On Thursday, Dec. 16, the Surry Arts Council welcomes the Embers back to the Andy Griffith Playhouse for their annual performance of “Christmas with The Embers.” This show features favorite holiday classics. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and will include an appearance by Santa.
The Surry Arts Council will present the Christmas favorite, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 3 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. at the Andy Griffith Playhouse. Amanda Barnard is directing the show. The awful Herdmans show up for snacks at auditions, take over the Christmas show, and ultimately win the hearts of everyone when they hear the Christmas Story for the first time. In addition to the public performances, the arts council will host two performances on Friday, Dec. 17 for more than 700 area students.
On Saturday, Jan. 4, the band “Backstep” will entertain local bluegrass and old-time fans with their version of Breaking Up Christmas. The show will be at the Historic Earle Theatre and music and dancing starts at 7 p.m. S
More holiday gift opportunities for shows in the new year include Balsam Range, Sam Bush, Dailey and Vincent, and Lonesome River Band.
For more information or to purchase tickets or register for these events, email rj@surryarts.org, call 336-786-7998 or visit www.surryarts.org.
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