2012 Christmas / Holiday Events In Charlotte

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2012 Christmas & Holiday Events Taking Place In & Around The City of Charlotte. Concerts, Plays, Light Shows, and More.

WBT Holiday on Ice 2012
November 21 – January 6, 2013 @ NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza
Holiday on Ice has become a favorite of many local families, and it’s back again for 2012. Each year, an outdoor ice skating rink springs up in Uptown. The rink has been on The Green in Uptown in previous years, but now, it’s at the corner of MLK Blvd and Brevard on The NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza. Regular Hours are Wednesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Special and extended hours exist during holidays and school breaks. Admission to the rink is $9, admission with skate rental is $12.
NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza: 400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Charlotte, NC
www.holidayonicecharlotte.com

Christmas at the Billy Graham Library
December 1 – 22, 2012
At the Billy Graham Library, visitors can see a live Nativity that offers a glimpse into the awe of that first Christmas night, complete with live animals. You can also enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides through one of Charlotte’s most beautiful light displays and hear heartwarming sounds of caroling and festive music. There will be Christmas story time for kids of all ages (5 to 9:30 p.m.) and a chance to pet live animals! (noon to 2 p.m.) Carriage rides are $3 for children 12 and under, $7 for adults. Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. 704-401-3200
Billy Graham Library: 4330 Westmont Dr, Charlotte, NC
www.billygrahamlibrary.org/Christmas

The Birth
December 13 – 23, 2012 @ Duke Energy Theater
Charlotte’s very own original Christmas experience, The Birth, enters its 7th season this December. With an expanded performance schedule culminating in the audience-favorite Celebration Night, featuring a reception and concert by local musician Sarah DeShields, The Birth once more proves itself the best-kept-holiday-secret in Charlotte. Twice-nominated Theater Event of the Year by Creative Loafing, come see what Charlotteans have called “marvelous” and “a sparse, bare theatre experience that effortlessly wanders onto sacred ground.”
Duke Energy Theater: 345 North College St, Charlotte, NC
www.blumenthalarts.org

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
December 18 – 23, 2012 @ Knight Theater
Renowned director Neil Goldberg, creator of the groundbreaking Broadway hit Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, re-imagines the holiday season with Cirque Dreams Holidaze. An international cast of over 30 multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Experience gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning and puppets dancing.
Tickets: $35 – $125
Knight Theater: 430 South Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
www.blumenthalarts.org

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