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Posted on December 1, 2013 by in AroundMtgy

 

LanierPlaqueGroup72A replacement historic marker was recently unveiled at Sidney Lanier High School. Among those responsible for getting the new marker were (left – L to R) Pam Corwin Fellows, Donna Mills Davis, George Howell and Mike Manos.LanierPlaque72

 

 

 

 

StaircaseGovsMansionGovernor’s Mansion Candlelight Tours. Dec. 2, 9, 16. 5-7 pm. Free. Tickets available at the gift shop prior to the tour, located at 30 Finley Avenue across the street from the side entrance of the mansion. The neighboring Hill House, part of the Governor’s Mansion complex, will also be open for the candlelight tours. More information is available about the Governor’s Mansion Candlelight Tours by going online at www.alabama.travel.

 

 

 

Free Christmas concert with the Capitol Sounds concert band and the Montgomery Recreators. Dec. 5, 7 pm. Vaughn Forest Church, 8660 Vaughn Rd. Includes Christmas carol sing-a-long. For information/directions call 334-279-5433 or visit www.vaughnforest.com.Feb13NewsMusicNote72

 

 

Truman Capote’s Holiday Memories. Dec. 5-15. Thur-Sat 7:30 pm. Sun. 2 pm. Cloverdale Playhouse, 960 Cloverdale Rd. For information call 334-262-1530, or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org/.

 

MontgomeryMuseumOfFineArtsMontgomery Museum of Fine Arts. 18th annual Holiday Open House. Sat., Dec. 7, 1-4 pm. Entertainment, carriage rides, art-making activities, cookies. For info. call 334-240-4333 or visit www.mmfa.org http://www.mmfa.org. Free, but guests are encouraged to bring canned good items for a donation to the Montgomery Area Food Bank or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

 

 

Harpsichord Ensemble Candlelight Chamber Music Concert. Dec. 11, 6 pm, Christchurch Sanctuary, 8800 Vaughn Rd. Free. Champagne & Dessert Reception following concert ($25). Tickets available by calling 334-387-0566, ext. 203. For info. visit www.christchurchxp.net. Featured artists include Maestro Thomas Hinds, conducting, and MSO Violin Fellow, Delyana Lazarova.

 

BCPhotoA72Singer/Songwriters In-the-Round. Prime Publisher Bob Corley will be among the performers at a singer/songwriter in-the-round Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Cloverdale Playhouse, 960 Cloverdale Rd. 7-9 pm. $10 admission. For information call 334-262-1530, or visit www.cloverdaleplayhouse.org/.

 

 

 

MusicStaffMontgomery Chorale and Friends present Twelfth Night Celebration, Jan. 3 and 4, 7 pm, Church of the Ascension, 315 Clanton Avenue. $25 general admission, $15 student/seniors. Tickets available at montgomerychorale.org, from any Chorale member, or call 334-265-3737. Limited seating. Join friends from The Montgomery Youth Chorale, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, Alabama Dance Theatre, Montgomery Ballet, Montgomery Symphony, Clefworks, Cloverdale Playhouse, and the St. Andrew’s Society.

 

 

Volunteer: More than 350 opportunities are listed on the Hands On River Region website. Log in and register to volunteer. One opportunity in December is the MLK Day of Service. To find out more visit www.handsonriverregion.org, call 334-264-3335, or e-mail volunteer@handsonriverregion.org.

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