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Destinations
Appalachian Christmas Sat, December 1, 7pm – 9pm HART Main Stage
Theater Waynesville, NC 28786 Initiate the Holidays with an Appalachain
Christmas musical event that evokes nostalgic recollections of holiday
celebrations evident in early settlements in the Appalachain Mountains.
This program of traditional regional melodies is an enjoyable way to set
the tone for the holiday season. www.sheltonhouse.org
Christmas Lovefeast at Wake Forest University Sun, December 2, 8:00pm
– 9:30pm Wait Chapel on Wake Forest University campus. Winston-Salem,
NC 27106 The largest annual Moravian Lovefeast, a simple meal shared
with family and friends which seeks to strengthen spirit of unity and good
will among all people, in the country. Visitors are welcome to take part in
this custom that originated in Europe and was brought by the Moravians
to North Carolina in 1753. www.wfu.edu
“A Christmas Carol” Dec 6 – 23, 2012 Asheville Masonic Temple
Theatre 80 Br oadway Asheville, NC 28801 Come celebrate Charles
Dickens’ 200th birthday with his seasonal tale of human kindness and
redemption. Directed by our founder, Hazel Robinson, in her 30th year
in the role, the old crew is back again, spinning a Victorian yarn for the
ages. This story is sure to warm your heart and put you in the holiday
spirit! Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm; Saturdays
and Sundays at 2:30pm. Thursday, Dec. 6 is “Pay What We’re Worth”
Night - see the show, THEN pay what you think we’re worth! Presented
at Asheville’s newly restored Masonic Temple. Tickets available by calling
the box office at 828-254-5146 or online at www.montfordparkplayers.
org. Free parking at Home Trust Bank - 10 Woodfin St.
Appalachian Christmas at Lake Junaluska Dec 7 – 8, 2012 Lake Junaluska
Friday’s concert features The Lake Junaluska Singers performing classic
carols for the holidays. Saturday’s afternoon performance includes a
pre-concert by award-winning, regional children’s choir, Voice in the
Laurel, followed by a repeat performance of the Singers’ Friday night
Christmas concert. Saturday evening features a special performance of
Handel’s Messiah by The Lake Junaluska Singers with combined choirs
and orchestra. 2 and 3 night packages available. Packages start at just
$155.00 per person and include: lodging, meals and concert tickets.
www.lakejunaluska.com
Vineyards of Swan Creek Holiday Open House Friday, Dec 7, 2012
450 Groce Road Ronda, NC 28670 Join the Vineyards of Swan Creek
as we celebrate the holidays. Featuring music, chestnut roasting,
wine tastings, and more. Give the gift of wine for the ones you love.
For more information about this event, call [phone] or visit
www.swancreekvineyards.com.

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