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Inside Fayetteville NOVEMBER 30 Holiday Wreath Making Learn to make your own beautiful wreaths from staff at the Cape Fear Botanical Gardens. $35 — price includes materials to make two wreaths. Registration required. Infor- mation: 910.486.0221, www.capefearbg.org NOVEMBER 30 — DECEMBER 2 Cirque du Soleil presents "Quidam" This classic performance in the Cirque du Soleil repertoire regularly delights audiences of all ages with high-flying acrobatics, impressive physical feats, beautiful dancing and imagination-stirring magic. Information:www.cirquedusoleil. com/en/shows/quidam/default.aspx DECEMBER 2 — 4 Snyder Memorial Baptist Church Singing Christmas Tree A Fayetteville tradition since 1980, year after year this fantastic perfor- mance sells out. The production fea- tures 250 singers, 2 handbell choirs, and a 40 piece orchestra. Tickets may be reserved in person at the church, by phone or on the church's website. Information: 910.484.3191, www. snydermbc.com/top_music_menu/ singing_tree.php DECEMBER 4 Holiday Jubilee Visit the 1897-built Poe House for a turn-of the century holiday celebra- tion with live music, woodstove cook- ing demonstrations and decorations from the World War II era, spon- sored by Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex. Information: 910.486.1330, museumofthecapefear. ncdcr.gov DECEMBER 7 LeAnn Rimes The Grammy-winning country and pop chanteuse will bring her acclaimed live show to the Crown Center Theater as part of the Com- munity Concerts Series. The music superstar has sold more than 37 million albums and had a slew of hit songs. Information: 910.438.4100, www.atthecrown.com DECEMBER 10 Fayetteville Christmas Parade Join your friends and neighbors for a festive holiday celebration with en- ergizing bands, talented performers, entertaining floats and Fayetteville's own hometown feeling. The parade will also be broadcast live on News 14 Carolina. Information: 910-309-1759, www.rotarychristmasparade.com DECEMBER 10 Holiday Extravaganza A joyous and festive way to get in the holiday spirit. Enjoy holiday snacks and beverages, a spirited sing-along and prepare for a visit from Santa at this Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra event. Reeves Auditorium, Methodist University. Information: 910-433- 4690, www.fayettevillesymphony.org DECEMBER 10 — 11 "The Nutcracker" An enduring holiday classic, "The Nutcracker" never disappoints. Get visions of sugar plums dancing in your head this year at the Crown Theater. Information: 910.438.4100, www.atthecrown.com DECEMBER 11 Candlelight Loft Tour Get in the holiday spirit and take a peek inside the restored loft apart- ments in downtown Fayetteville. This popular tour organized by The Downtown Alliance draws hundreds of revelers and curious lookers each year. Information: 910.222.3382 DECEMBER 15 — 19 Disney on Ice Join "Tangled's" Rapunzel and her unlikely companions Flynn and Maximus as they embark on an uproarious journey — on ice. Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from "The Princess and the Frog." Dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming. Crown Coliseum. Information: 800.745.3000 or indifrt@crowncoliseum.com DECEMBER 17 — 18 Carriage Rides with Santa Join the one and only Santa Claus for a special carriage ride through Downtown Fayetteville, sponsored by The Downtown Alliance. Information: 910.222.3382 DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Party in the Park Ring in the New Year with live per- formances on the Bud Light Stage in Fayetteville's Festival Park. This family-focused event will also have a children's area with craft activities, inflatable fun, an early New Year countdown at 8:45 and a fireworks show for the little ones who can't make it till midnight, and more fun for the bigger people who plan to stay late. Information: 910.323.1934, www.faydogwoodfestival.com/ newyears.php CityViewNC.com | 39

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