Advent Brown Bag Concert Series Nov 30, 12:15-12:45pm, Agnes Wan, piano. Bring your lunch or purchase one at door for $5. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh Street, 528-4311.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Nov 30, 8pm Wed, Dec 01, 7pm, 206-6160. Smash hit Broadway musical based on Academy Award-winning animated feature film. Sangamon Auditorium, UIS, 1 University Plaza. 206-6160.
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Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Dec 02, 7:30pm, Candlelight concert, “Holly and Horns.” 206-6160. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos Street. www.ilsymphony.org.
Christmas in Petersburg Dec 02-04, The holiday looks magical throughout the quaint streets of Petersburg where you can find holiday treasures. PORTA High School will also have sales. Petersburg Square, N. Seventh Street at W. Douglas Ave, Petersburg.
Carlinville Christmas Market Dec 02-04, 3-9pm Fri, 9am- 8pm Sat, 11am-3pm Sun, Enjoy small town magic, stroll through heated tents and enchanting town-square shops for arts, crafts and gifts. Caroling, entertainment for all ages, trolley tours, Santa. $1. 854-3552. Carlinville Square. carlinvillechristmasmarket.com.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Dec 02-04, 09-11, 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun, Springfield Theatre Centre presents their 64th Season. $15-$12. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. Sixth Street, 217-523-2787.
Pancakes, Paws and Santa Claus Dec 03, 8:20-10:30am, Visit Santa! Enjoy breakfast and meet some of the zoo’s animals. All children in attendance receive a free photo with Santa. Reservations and prepayment required. Henson Robinson Zoo, 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr. 753- 6217.
Ansar Shrine/Springfield Jaycees Holiday Parade Dec 03, 10am, Catch the holiday spirit as over 90 units thrill onlookers when the Holiday Parade winds down the streets of Springfield. 899-5104. Downtown Springfield.
Art of Intentional Blessing Dec 03, 10am-2:30pm, Bring brown bag lunch for unique Advent Day of Prayer to give blessings of peace to world. Register by Nov. 29. Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Road. 787-6927.
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Dec 03, 3pm, Family Christmas Concert. Illinois College Rammelkamp Chapel, 1101 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, 217- 245-1181.
1850s-style Community Carol Sing Dec 03, 6pm, Join Abraham and Mary Lincoln for worship service and sing. Attend in period costume along with musical guests. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Christmas in Virginia Dec 03-04, Ginger bread house making, auction, craft and food vendors, Santa Claus parade and visits with Santa, kids games, contests. Downtown Virginia. www.casscomm.com/~cityofva. Pilot Home Tour & Tea Dec 03-04, 7-9pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun, Tour five homes followed by tea served at the Jacksonville Theatre Guild. 479-4610. Jacksonville Theatre Guild, 210 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
The Farm at Christmas Dec 03-04, 10am-5pm Sat, 1- 4pm Sun, Flowers, gift shop and greenhouse done up for a Christmas Open House. Free refreshments. The Farm, 21648 Old Farm Ave, Petersburg.
