...and all through the house, people wanted to get going, they were heading out. So tired they were of the mall and the shopping, "Let's head to a show!" said Mother, where the jingle bells are hopping. They climbed in the car, and went to speed away, before brother could utter, "Wait, Mom and Dad, hey!....What have we planned to do? I hope it's something neat." And without a moments delay, they got on their smartphones and looked up Bristow Beat. Finding alas the Mayan calendar was no more, the world still existed with more fun in store. They saw that this weekend there were concerts, events and ballets. They were lights blinking red and green and others to stargaze. There were plays to be seen that starred an out-going elf, who does so much more than rest on the shelf. There were Ogres on ice and trees that rivaled all nations. And even on our own street, might Santa come blazing, on an engine of yellow with our local heroes...so much to be thankful for, as we rested our heads. Mom and dad, turned the car around and tucked the children in bed. With visions of home town holidays alive in our dreams, we celebrated Christmas and all that that means!
Friday, December 21
The Hylton Performing Arts Center presents American Festival Pops Orchestra: “Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season”at 8 p.m. in Merchant Hall. Enjoy Christmas carols and holiday tunes like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Sleigh ride,” under the leadership of Anthony Maiello. Join a pre-performance discussion with Arranger, Bryan Kidd. Tickets range from $32-$48. One free student ticket available with a George Mason ID card.
This is the last weekend to see the magical laser shows at the Planetarium. The Hylton Planetarium at Hylton High School in Woodbridge presents “Holiday Lights.” At 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. enjoy Laser Holidays, holiday music set to a laser show. At 7:30 p.m. enjoy Star of Bethlem, a vision of the night sky. Tickets are $10. Find out more here.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Santa Claus is still rolling through Bristow along with Nokesville Fire & Rescue. Santa will making stops Saturday in Saybrooke and Braemar from Open Meadow through Country Mill, Ashely Ridge, Bridlewood, Laurianne Terrace and Victor Lane off Linton Hall Road. Come see Santa live and in person on your street! He’ll be checking out your chimneys and handing out candy to the kiddies. Find out more here.
This Weekend Only
The Manassas Ballet Theater Company will perform the Nutcracker Ballet again at the Hylton Performing Art Center this weekend. Take family to a see a spellbinding performance, and make it a new holiday tradition. Choose one of two performances on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m., or 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. Tickets range from $35-55. Find out more, or purchase tickets here.
The Fauquier Community Theatre will present “Elmer the Elf,” a play appropriate for all ages, on Dec 21-23. It’s a charming story of friendship, romance and teamwork. Elmer wants to see the world on Santa’s sleigh, but can he balance his own ambition with the help Santa really needs to pull off Christmas this year? $10/ticket. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.
Throughout the Season
If you have yet to see the Festival of Lights at Bull Run Park in Centreville, you better pack the family in the car. It’s always truly amazing and a great way to make a Christmas memory. This year there are 40,000 lights set to music!
This season, Shrek will be brought to life with "Shrek the Halls,” a holiday ice attraction at Gaylord National at the National Harbor. It features 20-feet tall ice slides and attractions with the Shrek characters. It is the perfect Christmas treat for children and adults alike, who will enjoy dine dining and other entertainment at the National Harbor. Tickets are $13.99-$26.99 per person.
Open through Jan. 1, the National Christmas Tree and Pathway to Peace in Washington D.C. will be illuminated during the season from dusk until 11 p.m. Enjoy Yule log displays, large-scale model trains and a Christmas manager scene and musical performances held nightly on the ellipse stage by choirs and dancing troops.
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