Holiday Events 

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Messiah
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Oratorio Singers and present Handel's Messiah. www.charlottesymphony.org. Dec. 15, 7:30pm at First United; Dec. 16, 7:30pm at Christ Covenant Church, Matthews. $20. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Nuncrackers
Nunsense Christmas Musical will feature all new songs and typical Nunsense humor. Dec. 2-11, Thurs.- Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 2:30 p.m. $10-$12. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical
CPCC Theatre presents a musical about the nuns from Nunsense celebrating Christmas in town their own way. Dec. 3-12, Fri., Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $12. Pease Auditorium, CPCC, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534.

The Nutcracker
The classical ballet performed by N.C. Dance Theatre and accompanied by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, 2 p.m.; Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 18, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $15-$50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The Nutcracker
Presented by Piedmont Dance Theatre. The production's cast represents seven local dance and gymnastic schools. www.piedmontdancetheatre.com. Dec. 10-11, 7pm; Dec. 11-12, 2pm. $8. A.L. Brown Auditorium, 415 East 1st Street, Kannapolis. 704-932-8888.

Rock & Roll Christmas
Annual holiday ice show presented by figure skating clubs. Pineville Ice House, 400 Towne Centre Blvd. Sat., Dec. 11, 5:30 p.m. $5, under 3 are free. 704-889-9000 ext. 129.

Rockapella Comfort and Joy
Five guys with zero instruments deliver a familiar blend of Christmas tunes plus other Rockapella favorites in this yuletide treat. www.blumenthalcenter.org. Dec. 15-16, 8 p.m. $12.50-$25. McGlohon Theatre. 704-372-1000.

Sante Christmas Show
Three course meal with entertainment provided by Carolina Voices. Dec. 8; Dec. 15. $42.95. Sante, 165 N. Trade St., Matthews. 704-845-1899.

Singing Christmas Tree
Carolina Voices celebrate 50 years of bringing holiday music to life through music, puppetry and dance joined by the Grey Seal Puppets and the Charlotte City Ballet. www.carolinavoices.org. Dec. 10, 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 12, 3 p.m. $12-$25. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-374-1564.

Soup & Song
Jerry Helton, accompanied by Betty Rawls on piano, will perform holiday favorites. Event includes lunch. www.rockhillarts.org. Wed., Dec. 15, 12 p.m. $15. Gettys Center, 201 E. Main Street, Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Spirit of the Season
A Christmas Concert for a cause. All proceeds from the concert will be used for a mission trip to an area of Jamaica devastated by hurricanes. There will also be a bake sale at the concert. www.matthewschristmasconcert.com. Fri., Dec. 10, 7-7:30 p.m. $2. Matthews United Methodist Church, 801 S. Tryon St.

The Santaland Diaries
Mark Scarboro returns as the young man who takes a job as an elf at Macy's during the Christmas season to earn extra money. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org. Dec.1-23, Wed-Sat, 7:30pm; Dec. 19, 2:30pm. $20. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

'Tis the Season
A compilation of seasonal celebrations from around the world by the Taradiddle Players. Ages 3+. www.ctcharlotte.org. Dec. 10-19. $10-$12. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Tree of Angels
A benefit for the children of SCAN of NC and Barium Springs Home for Children. Choose from the "angels" the children made themselves which have their name, age, and wish for this Christmas. www.legendsespresso.com. Dec. 3-14. Legends Espresso Bar & Sweets, 123-E Trade Ct, Mooresville. 704-799-2225.

The True Meaning of Christmas
The Afro-American Cultural Center's Teen Dance and Drama Ensembles will present "The True Meaning of Christmas." www.aacc-charlotte.org. Sun., Dec. 12, 4 p.m. $5-$7. Afro-American Cultural Center, 401 N. Myers St. 704-374-1565.

The Voices of Christmas
The North Meck. Community Chorus will present holiday and seasonal favorites. Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cornelius. Mon., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Free. 704-947-0438.

WBT Holiday on Ice
Outdoor skating for the whole family. For holiday hours, visit www.wbt.com. Dec. 3-Jan. 2. $5-$8. The Green, 425 South Tryon Street. 704-374-3558.

Volunteer Opportunity

Friendship Trays, Inc.
2401-A Distribution Street
Charlotte, NC 28203
Web: www.friendshiptrays.org
Phone: 704-333-9229
Holiday Volunteer Opps/Donation Needs:
Friendship Trays is always in need of volunteers to help prepare or deliver meals, but especially during the holidays when the "regulars" may have family commitments.

United Family Services
601 East 5th Street
Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28202
Web: www.unitedfamilyservices.com
Phone: 704-332-9034
Store Volunteer Contact: Daisy Goodwin 704-332-2513
Holiday Volunteer Opps/Donation Needs:
A Holiday "store" will be set up for women and children who are domestic violence survivors. Donations and volunteers are needed for this event. The wish list includes: household items (pots/pans, silverware, iron, sheets/blankets, decorative items, toaster, etc.), women's clothing and undergarments (sizes 8-26), children's clothing and undergarments (all sizes), accessories (hair scrunchies, gloves, purses, barrettes, etc.), hair/skin care products, makeup (all skin types), school supplies (stationary, pens, etc.), infant items (potty seat, formula, pacifiers, etc.), all kinds of children's toys and games, Disney and family movies, electronic items (video games, CD players, headsets, etc.) Note: all items must be new. Please, no used items.