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DECEMBER 16-22, 2018 WHAT'S UP! 37 ROUNDUP Playing Reindeer Games Santa Claus and light displays herald in holidays LARA JO HIGHTOWER NWA Democrat-Gazette C hristmas is so close you can practically hear reindeer feet on the roof — so celebrate with these holiday-themed events! Ongoing Events Take a Selfie with Santa Santa at the Northwest Arkansas Mall WHEN — Through Dec. 24 at various times during the week WHERE — 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, Fayette- ville COST — Varies, depending on photo package INFO — 521-6152 Santa at Pinnacle Hills Promenade WHEN — Through Dec. 24 at various times during the week WHERE — 2203 Promenade Drive, Rogers COST — Varies, depending on photo package INFO — 936-2160 Santa at the Walmart Museum WHEN — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 22 WHERE — 105 N. Main St., Bentonville COST — Free INFO — 273-1329 Santa's Wonderland WHEN — Through Dec. 24 WHERE — Bass Pro Shops, 2300 Prome- nade Blvd., Rogers COST — Free INFO — BassPro.com/Santa Light Displays Lights of the Ozarks WHEN — 5 p.m.-1 a.m. through Jan. 1 WHERE — Downtown Fayetteville square COST — Free INFO — 521-5776 The Stewart Family Christmas Light Display The Stewart family has added a new pathway from the parking lot to the main event, which features 1.5 million lights and dozens of inflatables. WHEN — 5:30-9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1 WHERE — 4423 E Wyman, Fayetteville COST — Parking $5; train rides $2 INFO — facebook.com/pg/Stewart FamilyLights Bentonville Square WHEN — Through Jan. 1 WHERE — Downtown square COST — Free INFO — 439-8500 Great Passion Play Lights Drive-Through A forest of more than 300 Christmas trees will greet you on your way to the Christ of the Ozarks. WHEN — Dark through 8 p.m. through Dec. 25 WHERE — 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs COST — Free with donation INFO — 253-9200 UAFS Lights WHEN — Through Dec. 31 WHERE — Campus Green on UAFS campus, 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith COST — Free INFO — 788-7025 Other Events Holiday Gift Market WHEN — One hour before and during all Walton Arts Center holiday perfor- mances WHERE — McBride Studio, Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville COST — Free INFO — 571-2706 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' As the family gathers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy to celebrate Christ- mas, Mary — the bookish middle child of the Bennets — finally has her day. Set two years after the events of "Pride and Prejudice," this winning sequel with period style and modern wit is sure to delight Jane Austen fans and newcom- ers alike. WHEN — Through Dec. 30 WHERE — TheatreSquared, 505 W. Spring St., Fayetteville COST — $17.50-$50 INFO — theatre2.org or 443-5600 'Sacred Sounds of Mercy' Concerts WHEN — 10 a.m. Dec. 17-20 and 24 WHERE — Mondays/Wednesdays: Mercy Medical Main Entrance, 7301 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith; Tuesdays/ Thursdays: Mercy Tower West, 6801 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith COST — Free INFO — Email jennifer.cook@mercy.net Christmas With the APO This year the orchestra will be performing the jazzy Duke Ellington "Nutcracker" with its own big band on stage with the orchestra, both under the direction of Maestro Steven Byess. Don't miss a special reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with the APO in the background, and the ever popular sing-along with the orchestra will also be on the program. WHEN — 3 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — Arend Arts Center, 1901 S.E. J St., Bentonville COST — $5-$35 INFO — 841-4644 Winter Wonderland NWA The Winter Wonderland will provide your family with a fun shopping experi- ence just in time for Christmas. WHEN — 10 a.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — Bentonville County Fair- grounds, 7640 S.W. Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville COST — Free INFO — 616-2997 The Snowman: A Family Concert The family-favorite holiday tradition returns in the fourth annual screening of the 1982 Academy Award-nominated film "The Snowman," based on Raymond Briggs' classic children's book of the same name. WHEN — 2 p.m. Dec. 16 WHERE — Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville COST — $10 INFO — 443-5600 'The Polar Express' Put on your PJs and join the WAC for a special screening of the family-favorite Christmas story. WHEN — 7 p.m. Dec. 21 WHERE — Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville COST — $10 INFO — 443-5600 Send holiday events to lhightower@ nwadg.com. A list will run every Sunday until Christmas. COURTESY IMAGE The Snowman: A Family Concert has become a tradition for the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. This year's screening of the 1982 Academy Award-nominated film "The Snowman," with the soundtrack played live by the orchestra, is scheduled for 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets are $10 by calling 443-5600.