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Magic! Holiday giant elf is not working out so well, so he ventures to New York City to find his father and meet his family—and ends up inspiring some Christmas spirit and magic! See the website for exact dates and times. ‘The (Christmas) Lake Effect’ presented by Little Lake Theatre Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 14 Address: 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg Contact: littlelake.org, or 724.745.6300 (Ages 12 and over.) A Little Lake actor in a midlife crisis at the dress rehearsal of “A Christmas Carol,” a collapse of the theater’s roof, the wrong costumes, a freak blizzard, a rabid possum…what more can happen?! Filled with plenty of Christmas cheer and a dash of humbug, this original work is a comedic love letter to Little Lake Theatre and discovering the meaning of Christmas. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ by the Old Schoolhouse Players Dates: Dec. 6-8 and 13-15 Address: 20 Wabash Avenue, Hickory Contact: 724.344.7467 A musical adaptation of Frank Capra’s masterpiece film — the saga of George Bailey, the small-town everyman, who has dreams of escape and adventure until a visit from a guardian angel on Christmas Eve shows the value and importance of the life he has lived. Find the group on Facebook for more details. Holiday Concert with Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra Date: Dec. 21 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Upper St. Clair High School Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: pittsburghcivicorchestra.net, or 412.854.1389 Enjoy holiday favorites including the Vaughn Williams Christmas Suite! The PCO’s mission is to provide a place where volunteer musicians may gather for the joy of playing classical music and perform for the benefit of the community. 22 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra Concert: The Romantic Spirit Date: Feb. 16 Time: 4 p.m. Address: St. Bernard Church, 311 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Contact: pittsburghcivicorchestra.net, or 412.854.1389 Enjoy romantic music including Schubert Symphony No. 8 and Astor Piazzolla “Nuevo Tango”! The PCO’s mission is to provide a place where volunteer musicians may gather for the joy of playing classical music and perform for the benefit of the community. Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Series Presents ‘The Magic School Bus’ Date: Jan. 11 Times: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Address: Mellon Middle School, Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/ events/series/childrens-theater- series Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation! When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip. River City Brass Christmas Brasstacular Date: Dec. 3 Address: Upper St. Clair High School Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: rivercitybrass.org River City Brass brings the magic each year with Christmas carols, holiday movie music, classic songs, and collaborations with local choirs. South Fayette High School Music Department Holiday Concert Date: Dec. 18 Address: 3640 Old Oakdale Road, McDonald Contact: southfayette.org