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Wildlights at the Columbus ZooDates: November 16, 2012 - January 1, 2013Location: Columbus Zoo and AquariumHours: Sunday-Thursday 5-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.Admission: Adults $14. Seniors $10. Children 2-9 $9. Children under 2 free.Address: 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 43065Phone: 614-645-3550, 800-666-5397Web: www.columbuszoo.orgTurn up the wattage on your holiday season with Wildlights at the Zoo. We've decked the halls, trees, bushes, everything but the animals wi eco-friendly LED lights to bring you the brightest Wildlights display ever!Franklin Park Conservatory Merry & BrightDates: November 17, 2012 - January 6, 2013Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensHours: Monday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission: Adults $11. Seniors and students $9. Children $6. Children under 2 free.Address: 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43203Phone: 614-645-8733Web: www.fpconservatory.orgCelebrate the most wonderful time of the year with an elegant display of poinsettias, seasonal foliage and twinkling lights, the family favorite Paul Busse model train and magnificent gingerbread display. Weekly musical entertainment, enhanced evening activities and family programming ensure a merry holiday season for all.Holiday Classics at Gateway Film CenterDates: November 21 - December 26, 2012Location: Gateway Film CenterHours: Classic films show at Wednesday 7 p.m. Friday 2 p.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m.Admission: $5Address: 1550 N. High St., Columbus, 43201Phone: 614-545-2255Web: www.gatewayfilmcenter.comGateway Film Center presents its third annual Holiday Classics film series. The series includes Meet Me In St. Louis (1944), The Bishop's Wife (1947), Christmas In Connecticut (1945), It's A Wonderful Life (1946), and White Christmas (1954).Shadowbox Live: Holiday Hoopla XXIDates: November 15 - December 29, 2012Location: Shadowbox LiveHours: Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. No show Dec. 25.Admission: $30. $20 for students and seniorsAddress: 503 S. Front St. Suite 260, Columbus, 43215Phone: 614-416-7625Web: www.shadowboxlive.orgThat's right, if you were born the day of our first Holiday Hoopla you can now drink. (Legally.) Full of sketch comedy that pokes fun at our desire to make the holidays perfect, rockin' seasonal tunes from house band BillWho?, and the hilarious musical send-up The Santa Babies, Hoopla never disappoints. And after all, what's Christmas without Italian Gangsters, Alien Invasions and Synchronized Swimming?Holiday Tours on Capital SquareDates: Dec. 1 - 31stLocation: Ohio StatehouseHours: Tours offered weekdays at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and weekends at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.Admission: FreeAddress: Broad and High St. Columbus, OHPhone: 614-752-9777Web: www.ohiostatehouse.orgStep back in time with a guided tour of the 1861 Statehouse and see holiday decorations as they were in Victorian times.Charles Dicken's A Christmas CarolDates: December 6-23, 2012Location: Columbus Civic TheaterHours: Thursday-Saturday 8-10 p.m. Sunday 2-4 p.m.Admission: $17.50-$20Address: 3837 Indianola Ave., Columbus, 43214Phone: 614-447-PLAYWeb: www.columbuscivic.orgThe Columbus Civic Theater presents its version of the Charles Dickens' holiday favorite adapted directly from the original novella by Ben Gorman. Using multiple narrators and elements of Storyteller Theater, our version of A Christmas Carol is a perfect blend of faithfulness to the script and inventive theatricality.Columbus Gay Men's Chorus: Joy to the World!Dates: December 7-8, 2012Location: King Avenue United Methodist ChurchHours: Friday 8-10 p.m. Saturday 2-4 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.Admission: $20-$25Address: 299 King Ave., Columbus, 43201Phone: 614-228-2462Web: www.cgmc.comThe Holidays are a global celebration. Join us for this annual holiday tradition and enjoy songs from around the world that bring Joy and happiness to so many during this time of hope and love.BalletMet: The NutcrackerDates: December 7-23, 2012Location: Ohio TheatreHours: Dec. 7-9: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Dec. 13-16 and Dec. 20-23: Thursday-Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.Admission: $20-$78Address: 39 E. State St., Columbus, 43215Phone: 614-229-4848, 614-229-4860Web: www.balletmet.orgJourney with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy - a magical world of the imagination filled with colorful characters sure to enchant you and your family.Dickens of a Christmas – Ohio Historical Society/VillageDates: December 7-16, 2012Location: Ohio History Center/Ohio VillageHours: Dec. 7-8: Friday-Saturday 6-9 p.m. Dec. 14-16: Friday-Saturday 6-9 p.m. Sunday noon-5 p.m.Admission: Adults $12. Children 6-12 $9.Address: 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 43211Phone: 614-297-2300, 800-686-6124Web: www.ohiohistory.orgStep into the world of Charles Dickens as Ohio Village revisits the Victorian Christmas made famous in his stories. From plum pudding to that pretty little German toy, the Christmas tree, Dickens created a festive and enduring vision of Christmas. Join us in the village as the spirit of Dickens comes to life through interactions with characters from his writings, cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, decorations, caroling, readings by candlelight, street vendors, and many more Victorian holiday traditions.Gallery Players: Hanukkah Lights in the Big Sky by Buffy SedlachekDates: December 7-16, 2012Location: Columbus Jewish Community CenterHours:Admission: Adults $20, Seniors $18, Children $10Address: 1125 College Ave. Columbus, OHPhone: 614-231-2731Web: www.columbusjcc.orgWhen a young boy puts a menorah in the window of his family's home in Billings, Montana, a brick is thrown at it. A remarkable story of a community coming together to fight hate with extraordinary demonstrations of love that blend the traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas and transform the city from darkness to light. Based on true events.CAPA: Mannheim Steamroller ChristmasDates: Dec. 22nd, 2012Location: Palace TheaterHours: Saturday 8 PMAdmission: $78.95 - $101.40Address: 34 West Broad St. Columbus, OHPhone: 800-745-3000Web: www.ticketmaster.comMannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Don't miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history!Columbus KwanzaaDates: Thursday Dec. 27th, 2012Location: Barbara R. Nicholson AuditoriumHours: 12:00 PMAdmission: FreeAddress: 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. Columbus, OHPhone: 614-645-5464Web: http://www.thingstodoincolumbus-oh.com/details-E0-001-052783148-3/Columbus_Kwanzaa_Columbus/Join the King Arts Complex as we celebrate Kwanzaa. In partnership with the Tawi Family village, these community events will express the true meaning of the Kwanzaa holiday. Patrons will be able to learn about the seven principles, enjoy entertainment, see old friends and meet new friends. We will answer "habari gani" (What's the good news) and cry "Harambee" (Let's all pull together!) at the end of the evening. Join us for authentic African cuisine, African dance and drumming.Trans-Siberian OrchestraDates: December 30, 2012Location: Nationwide ArenaHours: Sunday 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.Admission: $39.20-$81.05Address: 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, 43215Phone: 800-745-3000Web: www.nationwidearena.comTrans-Siberian Orchestra is teaming up with Hallmark Channel to present the band's multi-platinum rock opera, "The Lost Christmas Eve" - the newest chapter in the TSO holiday tradition.
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