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Celebration Crossing at the State Museum opens Nov. 27

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'In Bed with Chuck and Lois' at Theatre on the Square

Open House at Nancy Noel Sanctuary, Nov. 21-22

The Nancy Noel Sanctuary, 75 North Main Street, Zionsville, will conduct its annual holiday open house on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, 2009, from 10 AM to 5 PM each day.

The 10,000 square foot renovated Victorian church houses an art gallery displaying the artwork of world-renowned artist Nancy Noel, an Indianapolis native. She is introducing over 20 new images in print, celebrating her earlier works.

For more information, visit the gallery Web site at http://www.nanoel.com, or call 317-733-1117. Nancy Noel Sanctuary on AroundIndy.com...

ABOVE: Letting Go. Copyright © Nancy Noel. Used with written permission.

Gingerbread Village at Conner Prairie, Dec. 1 to Jan. 3

Gingerbread Village is scheduled at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, from Dec. 1, 2009 to Jan. 3, 2010. The exhibit is on display Tue-Sat 10-5 and Sun 11-5.

Stroll through a wonderland of icing, gumdrops and sprinkles atop remarkable gingerbread creations. From castles and monuments to baseball diamonds and under-the-sea scenes, amateurs and professionals alike display their handiwork. Submit your own gingerbread creation and you might win a cash prize. Includes admission to Discovery Station, the indoor play and learning area for toddlers and up.

For more information, visit the Conner Prairie Web site at http://www.connerprairie.org, or call 317-776-6006 or 800-966-1836. Conner Prairie on AroundIndy.com...

ABOVE: Photo provided by Conner Prairie. Used with written permission.

Holiday Hustle n' Bustle in Downtown Indianapolis

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Dec/Jan Event Listings from IDI (121K PDF)

Support Downtown Beautification with It's a Wonderful Life
Brighten your holiday season while benefiting Indianapolis Downtown beautification at the movies! The United Artists Circle Centre Theatre is showing It's a Wonderful Life Dec. 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction at 5 p.m. along with FREE appetizers and a visit from Santa. All proceeds from this holiday classic will go towards Downtown Beautification. Tickets for the evening are only $5, so the entire family can attend. For more information, check out www.regmovies.com or call 317.570.5970.

Holiday fun
The holiday season is here and Downtown Indianapolis is full of fun for everyone!  It is hard to miss the festive decor on Monument Circle, including 52 larger-than-life sailors, soldiers and peppermint sticks.  The Circle of Lights® presented by the Contractors of Quality Connection and Electrical Workers of IBEW 481 centerpiece will be illuminated for the 47th time on Nov. 27 (see photo above).  This display, which includes 4,784 lights on 52 garland strands, can be seen through Jan. 8. 

Christmas at the Zoo & Woodland Wonderland presented by Community Health Network has become a holiday favorite for children and adults alike.  This display can be seen Dec. 4 - 30 and includes millions of Christmas lights and a new nature holiday display you have to see to believe! 

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Duke Energy Yuletide Celebration is at Hilbert Circle Theatre Dec. 4 - 29.  Join host Maureen McGovern and director Jack Everly as they spread the sounds of the season along with guests Tony Hoard and Rockin' Rory, as seen on America's Got Talent. Go for a night on the town and check out Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Conseco Fieldhouse Dec. 23. This yearly experience is the one concert you don't want to miss. 
The kids will enjoy Skate with Santa Dec. 1 at the Indiana/World Skating Academy.  Visit Celebration Crossing presented by ProLiance at the Indiana State Museum through Dec. 26. Take part in annual festivities by taking a ride to holidays past on the original L.S. Ayres Santa Claus Express train. Enjoy performances by Peewinkle's Puppet Theatre Dec. 15-29 as well as a variety of musical and interpretive performances throughout the season.

Children and parents alike will love celebrating the season at Jolly Days Winter Wonderland at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Take a ride down the ever-popular Yule Slide and discover the Winter Wonderland Snow Castle. Santa will also be making appearances alongside Jingles the Jolly Bear throughout the season. In addition, the newest winter exhibit Barbie: the Fashion Experience opens Dec. 19.

The Indianapolis Museum of Art hosts Holiday Open Houses on Thursdays, Dec. 3 & 17.  This event includes a luminary display, holiday shopping, seasonal music and winter refreshments. Experience Christmas at Lilly House decked out with ribbons, wreaths, garland and other holiday decorations reminiscent of the 30s and 40s.  The IMA will also be marveling the longest night of the year with a Winter Solstice gathering Dec. 17.  All FREE!

For a performance you can't miss, check out Jewtopia at Theatre on the Square through Dec. 4 to Jan. 2. Also visit the American Cabaret Theatre to see A Song for the Holidays: Four Enchanting Broadway Voices, One Enchanted Holiday Evening Dec. 9-13.  The holidays aren’t complete without a visit from Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol playing at the Indiana Repertory Theatre through Dec. 27 as well as Love Letters which plays until Jan. 17.

Only a few more shopping days left
Finish your December holiday shopping in one full swoop by visiting Downtown! The perfect gift awaits at Mass Ave's Holiday Hoopla Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-9 p.m. Shops and galleries will have extended hours for visitors to get a jump start on holiday gift-giving.  Also, the Downtown museums offer many gift shops for those hard-to-buy-for loved ones on your list.  Specialty shops can be found at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis Zoo, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home and many more. Also stop at Circle Centre for an abundance of merchants sure to please every person on Santa's list.

For some holiday culture, visit the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art Dec. 5 for Winter Market which will have many authentic pieces of Western art for sale produced by some of the best regional artists.  Also, check out the Holiday One Piece Show at the Dean Johnson Design and Gallery on Mass Ave Dec. 4 - Jan. 7.  The Indypendent Holiday Art Sale will take place Dec. 11 in the Indianapolis Artsgarden at Circle Centre. This is THE place to buy local, creative holiday gifts.

Take a break from the Holiday hoopla
Many performing artists are making their way through town in December for fabulous concerts.  Conseco Fieldhouse will play host to Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 years of magic Dec. 2-6 and Star Wars-In Concert Dec. 12.  The Murat Centre will host Jim Brickman Dec. 3, Jamey Johnson with Randy Houser Dec. 4, Straight No Chaser Dec. 5, Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" Dec. 6, Rob Bell- Drops Like Stars Dec. 11, Lewis Black Dec. 12 and Chris Isaak Dec. 30. The Madame Walker Theatre Centre will feature The Nutcracker and Russian Tea Party Dec. 12.

Sports will be in full force in December as well.  The Indiana Pacers will hit the hardwood six times this month against a number of tough competitors. Check out the John Wooden Classic Dec. 19 at Conseco Fieldhouse with Ball State taking on Purdue.  The Best Bargains Parking program offers inexpensive options during the Pacers season.  More than 10,000 parking spaces are available in the Wholesale District on Conseco Fieldhouse event days ranging from FREE to $6. www.indydt.com/bestbargains.cfm

The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Tennessee Titans Dec. 6, Denver Broncos Dec. 13 and the New York Jets Dec. 27 at Lucas Oil Stadium.  Be sure to exercise your spirit of giving while showing support for the Colts at Bleed Blue Blood Drive at Lucas Oil Stadium Dec. 8.

Downtown celebrates the New Year, and you're invited!
Ring in 2009 Downtown! For a celebration suitable for the whole family, check out the Family New Year's Eve party at the Indiana State Museum.  The night will include live music as well as games, crafts, magicians, clowns and a "balloon drop" for the little ones. For something different, check out New Year's Eve at the Cabaret! featuring entertainment by Shannon Forsell and Jimmy Guilford. For a molto bello evening, visit the Hilbert Circle Theatre this Dec. 31 for New Year's Eve in Vienna. Check out www.indydt.com in late December for a full list of Downtown New Year's Eve events.

ABOVE: Monument Circle during the holiday season. AroundIndy.com staff photo.

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