What's Up - Your guide to what's happening in Fayetteville, AR this week!
Issue link: http://www.epageflip.net/i/1427813
8 WHAT'S UP! NOVEMBER 14-20, 2021 'Tis The Season Parades, plays, concerts and more wrapped up for holidays LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette FAYETTEVILLE Lights of the Ozarks 6 p.m. Nov. 19 The Lighting Night Parade will begin at 6 p.m. on the Friday prior to Thanksgiving, immediately following the Lighting Ceremony. The event is free and open to the public and will culminate in the square being fully illuminated for the first time for the 2021-22 season. Walton Arts Center 495 W. Dickson St. 443-5600 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" — Roald Dahl's amazing tale includes songs from the original film, alongside a toe-tapping new score from the songwriters of "Hairspray," 7 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec 2; 1:30 p.m., Dec. 2; 8 p.m., Dec. 3-4; 2 p.m. Dec. 4-5. $41-$70. A Very SoNA Christmas — A mix of sacred and secular holiday favorites with the SoNA Singers, local guest soloists and area high school and collegiate choruses, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 11. $11-$57. The Snowman: A Family Concert — Holiday music for children of all ages and a special screening of the film "The Snowman," with live orchestral soundtrack, 2 p.m. Dec. 12. $10. "The Polar Express" — A screening of the popular Christmas classic, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 23. $10. TheatreSquared 477 W. Spring St. "A Christmas Carol" — A T2 original, "A Christmas Carol" reimagines Dick- ens' classic ghost story, 7 p.m. Tues- day-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 3-Dec. 26, at the Fayetteville Public Library. $10-$46. The Heart of Christmas: Songs and Stories of the Season — An Arkansas native, a graduate of the University of Arkansas, and a TheatreSquared alumnus, Rob Sutton comes home for an intimate journey through music, a nostalgic look at seasons past, and a celebration of hope and resilience, 6 p.m. Dec. 11, 18; 8 p.m., Dec. 11, 18, 26; 2 p.m., Dec. 12, 19, 24, 26; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-17 and 21-23. $41-$54. The Holiday Art Sale 545 W. Center St. 5:30 p.m Dec. 3; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4; 12-4 p.m. December 5 Free Sixteen local artists and artisans are offering unique creations affordably priced for giving. You'll see fine art, ceramics, jewelry, art glass, textiles, photography and more. Holidaze at WAC 495 W. Dickson St. 5-11 p.m. Nov. 19-Dec. 23 This year's Holidaze experience will offer wonderful cocktail menus as well as some of the most popular elements from last year's event, including the domes, fire pits, Letters to Santa and the annual Nog-Off. New this year for Holidaze at Walton Arts Center will be a night for photos with Santa and Elfs' Workshops where children can make and take crafts. In addition to open seating, Holidaze offers to-go drinks in accordance with Fayetteville's Outdoor Refreshment Area. Make reservations for groups of 15 or more by emailing rflood@waltonartscenter.org. Holidaze on Block Avenue 101 N. Block Ave. (formerly Ozark Cleaners) 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 19-Dec. 31 You can make reservations for this 21-and-up Holidaze event by emailing holidazepopup@gmail.com (15 people or more) SPRINGDALE NWA Girl Gang Fall Market at Heroncrest 1579 E. Lake Road 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20 It's the perfect time to start your holiday shopping and a great way to support over 50 woman and non-binary owned businesses, crafters, artists, makers, and food vendors all in one spot. Chaos reigns onstage in Arkansas Public Theatre's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." The story of the Herdman kids and the real meaning of the season returns to the APT stage Dec. 10-19. (NWA Democrat-Gazette File Photo/Charlie Kaijo) FEATURE