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Dickens of a Christmas
Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 & 8–Stroll the lanes of historic Ellicott City on the Spirits of Christmas Past tour. Enjoy tales of local holiday tradition as you stroll thru the decorated historic downtown. Also learn how Charles Dickens’ visit to the area may have influenced his classic tale, A Christmas Carol. Includes dinner plus hot cider and refreshments along the walk. $30; rsvp: 800/288-8747; www.howardcountymdtour.com.
Melodize in Messiah
Line up Dec. 1 for Dec. 23–Add yourself to a part of one of the season’s most glorious experiences — singing as part of a massive chorus in a performance of Handel’s Messiah. The Kennedy Center’s soul-stirring Messiah Sing-Along has free tickets for whoever gets them first, granting a spot in the Dec. 23 choral concert (7:30pm). Maximum 2/person; good up until 15 min. before the performance — then your seat goes to people waiting in line. Dress warmly and line up before 10am @ Hall of Nations, Kennedy Center, Washington, DC: 800/444-1324; www.kennedy-center.org.
 Jingle Against Arthritis at Marley Station
Sun. Dec. 2–Loosen up those stiff winter bones in a run to fight arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation sponsors the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, featuring a mall walk, a 5k fun run/walk, and an 8k run w/prizes in gender and age groups. Also enjoy a costume contest, the Rudolf Romp for kids (50/100-yd. dash) and visits by Santa and friends. Runners are eligible for T-shirts, jingle bells and other prizes. Outside course uses the B&A Trail. 8am @ Ruby Tuesday outside entrance, Marley Station. rsvp early, limit is 1,000 runners; or take your chances at 6:30am race day: 410/544-5433; www.arthritis.org.
 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Dec. 7, 8 & 9–Treat yourself to an updated version of this classic Christmas tale. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker features a brand new opening scene featuring Drosselmeier’s magical workshop w/fantastic puppets, masks, harlequins and more. And that’s just the beginning. 50 top artists, 300 stunning costumes and exquisite storybook sets and award-winning choreography make this a don’t-miss event. 7:30pm FSa; 2pm Sa; 1pm & 5pm Su @ Mechanic Theatre, Baltimore. $22-$42; rsvp: 410/625-4230; www.nutcracker.com.
Cookie Exchange
Dec. 7-16–Everyone likes holiday cookies, so devote a few hours giving rise to dozens of them at Anne Arundel Community College’s popular annual Cookie Exchange (GRM 328), a non-credit cooking class. More dates have been added to keep up with demand. Recipes and ingredients included. By rsvp @ Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold. $46: 410/777-2325.
 Glow in Eastport’s Lights Parade
rsvp for Dec. 8–Get your gilded boat in the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. On-line registration: [email protected]; www.eastportyc.org; 410/312-1852.
Jingle Against Arthritis at Solomons
Sat. Dec. 8–Solomons hosts a Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis of its own, offering a 5k run, 5k walk and 50 yard kids’ Rudolph Romp at the island. Register 6:30-7:50am; race 8:30am @ Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $25 min. pledges/5k; Rudolph romp free: 301/994-3597; www.smliving.com/cbrc.
Naval Academy’s Messiah
Dec. 8 & 9–Make reservations now for one of the most anticipated tickets in town — Handel’s Messiah performed in US Naval Academy’s Main Chapel. Stirring the soul are the Naval Academy Glee Club, members of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and guest performers from Hood College. 8pm Sa, 2:30pm Su @ the Main Chapel, Annapolis. $16-27; rsvp: 410/293-tixs; www.tickets.com.
 Christmas Madrigal Evenings
Dec. 8, 9, 14-16–Enjoy a charmed night of Christmas merriment, sharing a 30-year tradition of Christmas Madrigal Evenings at Historic St. Mary’s City. Step into Christmas past and English style w/fine food, gorgeous decorations, carols, and merriement with St. Maries Musica. Call now to get a spot; these seasonal celebrations sell out fast. 6:30pm F; 5:30pm SaSu @ Historic St. Mary’s City. $60; rsvp: 240/895-4991.
Joy of Christmas
rsvp asap for Dec. 15-17–Experience the grandeur of Christmas in the ornate Washington National Cathedral as its resident chorus, the 180-voice Cathedral Choral Society, performs its annual Joy of Christmas concert. Enjoy uplifting song as the chorus opens w/an Advent wreath procession and fills the program w/seasonal favorites and carols for all to sing. Edward M. Nassor plays a prelude and postlude on the cathedral’s 53-bell carillon, Eric Plutz accompanies the choir and the program includes music by a full orchestra. Stop in early for free pre-concert lectures (2:30pm SaSu). Concerts are very popular; buy tickets asap. 4pm SaSu; 7:30pm M @ Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts & Wisconsin Aves., NW, Washington, DC. $15-$43: 202/537-8980; www.cathedralchoralsociety.org.
Mozart by Candlelight
rsvp early for Dec. 16–Share in a beautiful European tradition as the Annapolis Opera presents its popular annual performance of Mozart by Candlelight. Garbed in authentic colonial costumes, singers dramatize Mozart’s most popular arias. Enjoy a reception afterward. 7pm @ Great Hall, St. John’s College, Annapolis. $35 w/discounts; rsvp: 410/267-8135.
Baltimore Symphony’s Messiah
Dec. 21 & 22–Conductor Edward Polochick returns to the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to lead this Yuletide tradition w/the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. 7:30pm @ the Meyerhoff, Baltimore. $32 w/discounts: 410/783-8131.
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Bay Weekly
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