DIVERSIONS
Fair , 9 a . m . – 3 p . m ., Hollywood Missionary Baptist Church , 155 Luray Street , Beckley . Local small businesses and crafters will be displaying and selling their work ..
Nov . 28 : YMCA 48th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run , 8 a . m . – noon . Join the largest Thanksgiving Day tradition in Beckley , The YMCAs Annual Thanksgiving Day Run at the Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex . It ’ s the perfect pre-turkey workout and a chance to soak up the festive vibes with your favorite running buddies . Visit www . ymcaswv . com / programs for more info .
Nov . 29-30 , Dec . 6-7 : Appalachian Coal Town Christmas – Appalachian Coal Town Christmas Festival and Ice-Skating Rink at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine , 5-9 pm
DECEMBER
Dec . 5 : Twin Kennedy — Beckley Concert Association , 7:30 p . m . — 9:30 p . m ., at Woodrow Wilson HS Auditorium , 400 Stanaford Rd , Beckley .
Dec . 6 - 15 : A Charlie Brown Christmas — two shows , live on stage , 2 p . m . - 3:30 p . m . and 7 p . m . - 8:30 p . m . at Historic Fayette Theater , 115 South Court Street , Fayetteville . The classic animated television special A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation in which Charlie Brown , Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang discover the true meaning of Christmas . Tickets at https :// www . fayettetheater . com /.
Dec . 5-8 : The Nutcracker by Beckley Dance Theatre School at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium , 7-9 p . m .
Dec . 7 : Second Annual Indoor Christmas Market ., 10 a . m . to 6 p . m ., at 704 Bland St , Bluefield , W . Va . 25 different arts and craft vendors . Food , children ’ s entertainment and music , too . For more information , call 304-910-1146 or email downtownmerchantswv @ gmail . com .
Dec . 7 : Mistletoe & Murder : A Holiday Mystery . 6 p . m . at Princeton Hammer and Stain , 851 Mercer St , Princeton . Enjoy dinner while you paint a festive Christmas ceramic and unleash your inner detective to crack the case . Tickets $ 65 . https :// www . hammerandstainprinceton . com / collections /
The Beckley Christmas Parade will wind through downtown on Dec . 7 .
princeton-studio / products / Dec . 7 : Christmas Parade Beckley , 11 a . m . – 1 p . m ., hosted by the City of Beckley in downtown .
Dec . 9 : Spirit of Beckley , 6 p . m ., The 35th Spirit of Beckley Dinner Community Service Award is annually given to individuals , who have throughout their lives selflessly worked to enrich our area and positively affect the lives of the people that reside here . The recipients ’ leadership and dedication of their time and their resources is exhibited without the expectation of recognition for the personal satisfaction that comes privately and without notice . This year ’ s honoree is Dr . Michael A . “ Tony ” Kelly .
Dec . 13-14 : Chosen Road ’ s Hometown Christmas returns to West Virginia ’ s Christmas City , bringing festive cheer to the historic Granada Theater in Bluefield on Dec . 13-14 . Experience the magic of the holiday season at Southern West Virginia ’ s grandest Christmas show . This year promises to be the most spectacular yet , with an additional night of enchanting music featuring nationally acclaimed artists . Tickets starting at $ 26.50 . https :// www . ticketleap . events / tickets / chosenroad / chosenroadshometownchristmas
Dec . 14 : Holiday Craft Fair . 10 a . m . - 4 p . m . at the The Lost Paddle , 2 Concho Road , Oak Hill . Visit over 20 local craft vendors indoors at ACE Adventure Resort ’ s The Lost Paddle . You ’ ll find local pottery , candles , clothing designs , art and more as you visit with our vendors . Mark your calendar for Saturday , Dec . 9 , from 10 a . m . -4 p . m . Door prizes will be awarded . Santa and Mrs . Claus will be stopping by for a visit and Whiskey & Wine will perform on The Lost Paddle Stage . Food and drinks will be available all day from ACE ’ s bar / restaurant . https :// aceraft . com /
Dec . 19 : Barter Players Present : Frosty . 7 p . m . - 9 p . m . at the Chuck Mathena Center , 2 Stafford Commons , Princeton . A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat , and when he places the hat on a snowman ’ s head , that snowman comes to life . Can Frosty help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas ? Join them on a thrilling quest through New York City as they discover that the real magic of the season is love . Tickets $ 28 . https :// www . chuckmathenacenter . org / upcomingevents
Dec . 23 : Landau Eugene Murphy , a Chirstmas concert , 7 p . m . at Historic Fayette Theater , 115 South Court Street , Fayetteville . Landau returns to Fayette Theater for an evening full of his unique , beautiful , and energetic stylings of all your holiday favorites . Tickets at https :// www . fayettetheater . com /. ❖
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