Holiday Tidings - Christmas Litchfield Hills Style

• The Landmark Community Theatre at the Thomaston Opera House presents the nunsense Christmas musical, “NUNCRACKERS” to make your holiday season merry and bright. Your favorite nuns from the Mount Saint Helen’s Convent are back in the habit! Reverend Mother has built a cable access TV studio in the convent basement for the nuns’ first Christmas TV special. It begins with their very own version of “The Nutcracker,” with the sisters singing their own versions of popular Christmas Carols including, “Twelve Days Prior to Christmas,” “Santa Ain't Comin’ to Our House,” “Jesus was born in Brooklyn,” and “It's Better to Give than to Receive.”  This show is certain to tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings (through December 17th).
• Christmas Village in Torrington is a magical holiday attraction that has been enchanting visitors young and old since 1947, when Parks & Rec Supervisor Carl Bozenski invited Santa to spend some time there. Visitors will be transported to the North Pole, starting with Santa’s Throne Room, filled with toys, trees, soft music, and a roaring fire. Wander through the Village where children’s dreams come true; meet Mrs. Claus in her cozy cottage; see the elves in their workshop and enjoy hot chocolate, too! This FREE event runs through Dec. 24th.
• “25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at TheatreWorks New Milford is a charming musical comedy that tells the tale of six middle school “misfits” in Putnam County, NY finding themselves caught up in one of the most competitive and brave journeys adolescents can embark on – a Spelling Bee!  This timeless and hilarious Tony Award-winning story about self-discovery proves that W-I-N-N-I-N-G (and losing) isn’t everything (through Dec. 31st).
• It's just not the holidays until you experience Holiday Lights at Lake Compounce in Bristol – unique and festive entertainment for the whole family, featuring hundreds of thousands of spectacular glimmering lights set to your favorite holiday music, plus Connecticut's tallest Christmas tree, a chance to meet your favorite holiday characters and write a letter to Santa. (Select evenings through December 31^st).
• The timing couldn’t be better for Mantels for the Season at the American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol, where eight galleries have been decorated by members of Bristol's service organizations, showcasing the new Cultural District which includes historic Federal Hill and select downtown sections of the city. Bring your family and friends to the museum to see this fun seasonal display – it’s also a great time to check out the museum shop for one-of-a-kind gifts to help round out your holiday shopping. (through Dec. 30th).
• The Railroad Museum of New England is offering two different holiday-themed train rides for adults and children alike. Departing from the historic Thomaston Train Station, the Santa Express is their afternoon trip (12:00 and 2:15) and the Northern Lights Limited is the illuminated evening excursion (5:00 and 7:15), where passengers travel through a winter wonderland on their way to the “North Pole” and Santa’s Workshop in cozy warmth, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sing carols with the elves and enjoy some seasonal cheer. Each child will also get a special gift from Santa’s toy bag. Select times through Dec. 23rd.
• ’Tis the time to make merry at Christmas Angelicus! Churches and chapels across Northwest Connecticut will once more ring with the music of the season, as this tradition continues at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington on December 16th and the Church of Christ Congregational in Norfolk on December 23rd – both at 4pm. Old and new arrangements of carols and seasonal melodies will be craftily performed by the pure voices of Gaudeamus & Chorus Angelicus, along with traditional holiday favorites guaranteed to get the audience in the holiday spirit.
• A. A. Milne said, “Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” That sentiment perfectly describes the Small Treasures Holiday Sale at the Washington Art Association & Gallery which features unusual and one-of-a-kind paintings, ceramics, 3-dimensional objects d’ art, works on paper, and of course, artwork by WAA members (through Dec. 23rd).

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