Tubman/ Anthony Center Bazaar Dec 6, 11am-4pm, The bazaar will feature unique gifts for the entire family plus live music by Chahrm Band, and Tebe Zalango, concert pianist. There will also be book signing by Ida Byther-Smith, author of We’re All Connected. Free admisison. Union Baptist Church, 1405 E. Monroe St. For more info, call 528-2343.

Winter Holiday Floral Show Dec 6-28, Mon-Fri 12-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm, Annual Winter Holiday Floral Show features poinsettias amid a tropical collection and decorated poinsettias with decorated evergreens. Free. Washington Botanical Garden Exhibit Hall and Conservatory, 1740 W. Fayette Ave. For more info, call 753-6228.

Wreath Making Workshop Dec 6-7, 10am-1:30pm, Custom make an evergreen wreath. Materials provided, but bring a pair of pruning shears. $25 members, $30 non-members. Washington Park Botanical Garden, 1740 W. Fayette. For more info, call 753-6228.

An 1850s Community Sing: Christmas Melodies and Messages Dec 7, 6:30pm, Everyone is invited to attend in period costumes. Featuring music from the Prairie Aires, and more. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St. For info, go to www.lincolnschurch.org.

Lincoln Park Historic Home Tour Dec 7, 12-5pm, Visit six beautiful locations including this year’s jewel of the tour, the Ursuline Sisters’ Chapel circa 1894. Proceeds will benefit the Springfield Parks Foundation’s Lincoln Park Lagoon restoration effort. $10 in advance, $12 at the door of each of the homes the day of the tour. For more info, call 725-3228 or go to www.lpnaspringfield.org

Lowe Family Christmas Dec 8, 7:30-10pm, The show will feature six-part harmony melodies of Christmas favorites. $25-$30. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza. For more info or to buy tickets, call 788-8800

Wreaths Across America Dec 8, 11-11:30am, Wreaths Across America will kick off with a nation wide State house wreath-laying ceremony starting to coincide with the departure of the wreaths from Maine to Arlington, Va. Free. Hall of Flags, 501 South Second St. For more info, call 891-8719 or go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra Winter Concert Dec 10, 7:30pm, Let the Sangamon Valley Community Orchestra transport you to a winter wonderland with sounds of violins and flutes. Free. Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th. For more info, call 753-8000 or go to www.svys.org.

Fundraiser Holiday Bazaar Dec 13, 9am-3pm Hosted by Southeast’s 21st Century and Cooperative Work Training programs, the Holiday Bazaar provides a perfect opportunity for students and their parents to purchase gifts at reasonable prices. Buy a fish dinner to eat and look around for others. Items include perfume oil, natural soaps, jewelry, African clothing, books, Mary Kay cosmetics, plus much more. Southeast High School commons. For more info, call 525-3150.

Christmas Cabaret Dec 12-13, 7pm, The Land of Lincoln and Sweet Adelines barbershop choruses are putting on a holiday cabaret concert titled “North Pole Harmony.” The evening includes a mostaccioli dinner and music by Group Therapy, Leisure and True Blue. $13, $15 VIP. Little Flower School Activity Center, 900 Stevenson Dr.For more info, call 787-6110 or go to www.landoflincolnbarbershop.com.

LLCC Madrigal Dinner Dec 12 and 13, 6;30pm, Dec 14, 4:30pm, Celebrate the holidays at the Lincoln Land Community College 30th annual Madrigal Dinner. The special anniversary concert will have a Scottish theme. $27. Student Union, Menard Hall, LLCC campus. For info or reservations , call 786-2762.

Southeast High School Madrigal Dinner Dec 12-13, 6pm, The melodic holiday sounds of the Southeast High School Sensations will usher in Christmas. Reservations must be made by Dec. 7. Knox Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Cottonwood Street. $20 adults, $10 children 10 and under. For more info or reservations, call 525-3130.

Baby's Photo with Santa Dec 13, 1-4pm, Bring your baby for free photos with Santa! Children ages 0-5 are welcome to meet Santa Claus, then visit with Sgt. Wes Barr, Toys for Tots Marine. Bring a toy. Free. Babies R Us, 2601 Veterans Parkway. For more info, call 546-0367.

MDSO Holiday Pops Concert Dec 13, 7:30-10pm, Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra’s holiday pops concert features favorite songs of the season. $10-$24. Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, Decatur. For more info, call 424- 6383 or go to www.millikin.edu/kirkland.

Springfield Tuba Christmas Dec 13, 2-2:30pm, A tuba concert will be held as part of the Downtown Springfield Holiday walk. Old State Capitol Steps. For more info go to www.downtownspringfield.org.

Super Saturday at the Illinois State Musuem Dec 13, 10am-4pm, Learn how people in other countries celebrate the holiday season. For children four to six years of age. Activities take about 30-45 minutes and include crafts to take home. Free. Place for Discovery Hand on gallery, Illinois State Museum, 502 S. Spring St. For more info, call 782-6044.

Wreaths Across America Dec 13, 11-11:45, The Soldiers Angels will conduct the Wreaths Across America ceremony this year at the Camp Butler where seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to honor, remember and teach. Free. Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Rd. For more info, call 753-9139 or go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

Christmas at the Carillon Dec 14, 4:30pm, Watch the winter sunset and sing Christmas carols around a bonfire. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Free. Washington Park Carillon, Fayette Ave. and Chatham Rd. For more info, call 753-6219.

French Christmas Concert Dec 14, "Un Joyeux Noel," a French Renaissance Christmas concert presented by the Prairieland Voices. $10. Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 815. S. Second St. For more info, call 523-8810 or go to www.springfield.org

Taize Advent Prayer 2008 Dec 14 7-8pm, Taize Prayer is a quiet, simple way of prayer designed for people of all Christian traditions.Includes simple chants sung repeatedly, rich silence and prayers of praise and intercession. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe St. For more info, call 787-0481 or go to www.springfieldop.org.

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