What's Going On
Thursday, Nov. 30
Danish Christmas Celebration,
“Ricky Nelson Remembered,” starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson (Ricky’s twin sons), 2 and 7 p.m., Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W. 22nd St. Kearney. Tickets range from $34 to $44; box office, 308-698-8297, or online at merrymancenter.org
Tabitha’s Closet, free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stolley Park Church of Christ, 2822 W. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island. Clothing donations accepted; no housewares; 308-384-2613.
Bingo,
Friday, Dec. 1
First Friday Opening, featuring photographer Rick Rasmussen,
Christmas in the Country Boutique,
Calvary Lutheran Church annual craft fair and flea market, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1304 N. Custer. Lots of vendors with a variety of items, homemade enchiladas, baked goods, and lots of crafts. The Food Court will be open serving coffee and rolls, as well as lunch both days; 308-382-5446.
“An Old-Fashioned Christmas,” Friday and Saturday, Fullerton. Event includes a soup and dessert supper (5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday), bake and craft sales, children’s activities, special meals, visit from Santa and more; Fullerton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
“A Christmas Carol,” presented by the Husk Community Players,
Coloring with Pastor Kelly,
“The Moon Through History,” presented by the UNK Planetarium “Astro Friday” series, 7 p.m., Bruner Hall of Science, 2401 11th Ave., Kearney. Show features a topical science talk combined with a projector that simulates views of the sky including stars, planets, constellations and deep-sky objects. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance at . (Walk-ins accepted if open seats remain five minutes before showtime.); Adam Jensen, Adam Jensen, 308-865-8878 or .
Saturday, Dec. 2
Christmas Tour of Homes, hosted by the Hargis House Woman’s club and featuring four homes decorated for the season, 1109 W. Second St. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased by Dec. 1; Willa, 308-379-5115, or Kaila, 308-383-8325.
“Christmas Past and Present,” Stuhr Museum's “signature holiday event,” 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Stuhr Museum (continues Dec. 8-9). Admission is $15 for anyone age 6 and older, and free for children 5 and younger; 308 385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
“When Stars Shone Down,” presented by the Grand Island City Singers,
Santa visits Railside,
Tree of Hope Soup Supper, with Quarter Auction and Dessert Dash, sponsored by the Central Nebraska Council on Alcohol and Addictions, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Cathedral Square, 112 S. Cedar St; freewill donations; 308-385-5520.
Chrysalis Christmas Bazaar,
Fairbanks Pottery Studio holiday open house,
“Celebrate the Season,” Cairo. Event includes breakfast with Santa, 9 to 11 a.m., Community Center (freewill donation); Christmas cookie shop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gathering Place); and “The Nutcracker Goes Missing,” children’s theater, 7 p.m., Community Center; Cairo, Ne page on Facebook.
Christmas on the Brix, Civic Center and Historical Society, St. Paul. A fun day filled with activities for everyone from Santa, craft/vendor show, soup luncheon, inflatables for the kids, Christmas Around the Town and ending with a Christmas Light Parade (7:30 p.m.); information/schedule: St. Paul, NE Area Chamber of Commerce page on Facebook; or 308-754-5558.
Holiday Tour of Homes, featuring six local homes and three businesses, 5 to 9 p.m., Genoa. Tickets are $10 and are available at Genoa Community Bank, Studio 6 Spa & Boutique, Loup Power and Grain’s Family Market; 402-993-2330
Holiday Home Tour, to benefit the HelpCare Clinic, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the tour, which features six homes, are $25 and are available online at helpcareclinic.org
Santa and Mrs. Claus,
Bader Park nature hike, hosted by the Prairie Plains Resource Institute, 9 to 11 a.m., Bader Park, south of Chapman; free; 402-694-5535.
Christmas Tree Walk,
Merrick County drive-thru food bank,
Sunday, Dec. 3
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity Cookie Walk,
Stolley House holiday open house, hosted by the Hall County Historical Society, 1 to 4 p.m., Stolley Park. Event will feature antique ornaments and traditional German Christmas cookies and treats; John Hanssen, 308-380-2086.
Northwest High School holiday vocal concert,
Winter Festival, hosted by the Be the Light Foundation,
Merrick County Historical Museum annual Christmas Tea,
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Square," free family fun, 2 to 5 p.m., Merrick County Courthouse, Central City. Event includes games, food, entertainment, visit from Santa and more.
Winter Fest, hosted by the Albion Arts Council, 1 to 7 p.m., Hwy 14 Brewing Co., 124 S. Fourth St., Albion. Grinch-themed event includes artisans and vendors, food, photo booth, drinks and more. Prizes awarded for best Whoville-inspired costumes. Donations will support local arts programs.
Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by the Hastings College Department of Music, as well as high school choirs, alumni, the Hastings Symphony Orchestra and guest musicians and soloists, 3 p.m., Lynn Farrell Arena, 800 E. 12th St., Hastings.
Christmas Craft Fair,
UNK Choir Concert,
“Light of the World” Christmas pageant,
Bingo,
On Display
“Artist From Outside: Take a Breath,” featuring the works of Michael Fortenberry, visiting instructor of visual arts–sculpture, through Dec. 12, Hastings College Jackson Dinsdale Art Center west gallery, 700 E. 12th St., Hastings. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; free.
“My Antonia: Immigration Experiences in Nebraska History,” Dec. 2 through Feb. 11, Stuhr Museum. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; the museum closes at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission for nonmembers is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for children 6-12; 308-385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
Fantasy of Trees, through Jan. 7, Stuhr Museum. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission for nonmembers is $14 for adults, $13 for seniors and $12 for children 6-12. Museum closes at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve and will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; 308-385-5316 or www.stuhrmuseum.org
Festival of Trees,
Winter Wonderland of Trees, through Dec. 31, Plainsman Museum, 210 16th St., Aurora. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 60 and older and $4 for students age 5-17; 402-694-6531 or www.plainsmanmuseum.org .
Worms Christmas Light Display,
“Christmas City,” holiday lights and displays, 6 to 11 p.m. daily, through Dec. 31, Comstock. Display includes 20 blocks of 50 themed scenes; a mile of lights; antique vehicles and campers; and 400 inflatables (but not when it’s too windy). Walk or drive; the walk takes about an hour, the drive 30 minutes; free.
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