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Newport Classical DEC . 3 – 4 : Support the Providence-based chamber choir , Ensemble Altera , as they showcase their melodic harp , organ and singing at Emmanuel Church . The group , led by director and countertenor Christopher Lowrey , presents English composer Benjamin Britten ’ s holiday favorite “ Ceremony of Carols ” and other ethereal tunes . Fri . 7:30 p . m ., Sat . 2:30 p . m . $ 25 . Emmanuel Church Chapel , 42 Dearborn St ., Newport . DEC . 12 : Listen to an hour-performance of Handel ’ s iconic Messiah on the grounds of Rosecliff , which includes the Hallelujah Chorus and features the Brown University Chorus , the Choir School of Newport County and the Providence Baroque Orchestra performing on period instruments . 4 p . m . and 6:30 p . m . $ 60 –$ 75 . Rosecliff Mansion , 548 Bellevue Ave ., Newport , 846-1133 , newportclassical . org

Blackstone River Theatre DEC . 4 : Shop from twenty-four local craft vendors while supporting programming for Blackstone River Theatre . Catch up on gift purchases and delicious baked treats at the thirteenth annual Holiday Craft Fair and Festival ; enjoy live music from Bob Drouin , Ed Sweeney , Russell Gusetti , the Broad Street Fiddlers and more , as well as raffle prizes . 9 a . m .– 3 p . m . Free admission . DEC . 5 : Irish band Lúnasa and special guest singer Dave Curley present Christmas from Ireland with a melodic blend of string and
wind instruments including the flute , whistle , fiddle and pipes . 3 p . m . and 7 p . m . $ 32 ; $ 36 at the door . Blackstone River Theatre , 549 Broad St ., Cumberland , 725-9272 , riverfolk . org
Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra DEC . 18 : Celebrate the season with the Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra during a holiday concert led by music director Kristo Kondakçi . Donate a non-perishable food item to support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank . 8 – 9:10 p . m . Tickets are pay-what-you-can . Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul , 30 Fenner St ., Providence , 274-4578 , nabsco . org
Dance
Island Moving Company THROUGH DEC . 3 : Follow Clara on her adventures during the two-hour Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff production . Enter detailed rooms in the mansion , then take a seat in the ballroom as Clara dances with the Snow Queen and battles the Mouse King with the Nutcracker by her side on the way to the Land of Sweets . Visit the website for show times . $ 105 –$ 210 . Rosecliff Mansion , 548 Bellevue Ave ., Newport , 847-4470 , islandmovingco . org
Festival Ballet Providence DEC . 17 – 24 : Get excited for the brand-new production of The Nutcracker , which features unique
costumes and sets ( think : colorful tutus , a thirtyeight-foot tall tree and a Nutcracker character by Big Nazo Lab ), as well as extravagant choreography by Yury Yanowsky . Applaud the children ’ s cast of several young dancers , performing alongside the Festival Ballet Providence Company of resident artists . Visit the website for show times . $ 20 –$ 85 . The Vets , 1 Avenue of the Arts , Providence , 353-1129 , festivalballetprovi dence . org
Benefits
Holiday on the Common DEC . 12 : Dance along to folk legends Atwater Donnelly and special guest Bank of Ireland during a holiday concert benefiting Hope and Main ’ s Nourish Our Neighbors program , which ensures that local families with food insecurities and other vulnerable individuals can obtain prepared nutritious meals to maintain good health . Stick around for caroling on the Common and light refreshments . 3 – 5 p . m . Suggested donations for tickets are $ 15 , but pay what you can . First United Methodist Church of Warren , 25 Church St ., Warren , 245-7400 , makefoodyourbusiness . org
Museums
Worcester Art Museum DEC . 5 : The Worcester Art Museum , partnered with the Worcester JCC and the Jewish Federa-
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