We'll Have the Hap, Hap, Happiest Christmas!

Highlights for December 19 - 21: A Christmas Vacation Party, last chances to see The Nutcracker, White Christmas Sing-A-Long, sketching gingerbread houses, a Christmas Costume Party, and so. many. ugly. Christmas. sweaters!

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FRIDAY & SATURDAY

The Nutcracker in Motion presented by New Heights Dance Theater
Friday | Desserts at 6:30 PM; Preview performance at 7:30 PM
Saturday | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Clemens Center, Elmira

The Nutcracker In Motion is a jazzed up Holiday favorite based on the traditional ballet and story. Prepare for unexpected twists and surprises as Clara journeys through a Magical Snowstorm to the Land of the Sweets!

FRIDAY

White Christmas Sing-A-Long
7:00 PM
Smith Opera House, Geneva

We're dreaming of a white Christmas at The Smith! Join us for this sing-along presentation.

Two talented song and dance men (Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. One winter they join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and VeraEllen) and trek to Vermont for a white Christmas. The result is stuff dreams are made of.

This presentation will feature the Sing-Along version of the film.

SATURDAY

Christmas Vacation Christmas Party
7:00 PM
Patrick’s, Elmira

Eggnog? Cousin Eddie? The BLESSING?!
Forget your Ugly Christmas Sweater this year- dress up as Clark Griswold instead! We will be handing out prizes for those dressed as our favorite National Lampoons Christmas Vacation characters.

Perris will be playing the tunes & we will have food & drink specials as well!

Blitzen at Brick
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Brick, Corning

Presented by Wink 106, MadCat MediaWorks, & Corning Gaffer District

Corning, get ready — we’re flipping Christmas upside down and turning BRICK into the wildest holiday party this side of the North Pole. Dress as your favorite Christmas character and go big:
Santa with attitude; Grinch who skipped therapy; Unhinged elf energy; Christmas movie icons; or whatever festive chaos you dream up

 Prize categories:
• Best Dressed
• Funniest Costume
• Crowd Favorite

SUNDAY

Urban Sketchers Corning Meet Up at The Rockwell Museum
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Corning

Immerse yourself in the Rockwell's theme of color and their annual Gingerbread Invitational Exhibit with a welcoming group of folks who love to get together and sketch!

Bring your sketching supplies and a sketchy friend! Meet in the lobby/gift shop area and we will spread out to sketch from there. Folding gallery chairs are available for use. Water brushes, colored pencils, and markers are permitted to add color to your sketches. (No open water containers in the galleries, please.)

*Perfect for anyone new in town who would like to meet new people!

PLUS

Winter Salon: Bach and Baroque with the Finger Lakes Chamber Ensemble, Rock and Skate at the LECOM Center, a couple last-minute breakfasts with Santa, more Christmas movie screenings, plus so. many. ugly. sweater. parties, and tons of live music! Check out all of the events - or submit your own - at the link below:

COMING UP

Please check out all the last remaining shows at The Downstairs in Ithaca before it closes
(Sad to lose such a great small venue!)

December 17 at 7:30 PM | Smith Opera House, Geneva

Holiday Party
Tue, Dec 23 at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center, Corning

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season here at the PRC! We will enjoy holiday crafts, treats, and spending time with friends. Drop-ins welcome.

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Still going…. Christmas Movie Quote Scavenger Hunt 🎄

Don’t forget! This newsletter has the 3rd quote from another favorite movie of mine (though, it should be easy to figure it out, given one of the features this weekend…). The winner gets a gift of $50 to their favorite local restaurant!

Reminders

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Have fun!