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Dec. 8 THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS: TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS Montgomery Performing Arts Center Join us as we celebrate the life of Tom Petty with a note-for- note, sound-for-sound recreation of “Damn the Torpedoes,”plus a full set of Tom Petty’s greatest hits. Tickets: $25-$30. 8:00 p.m. For more info, visit www.mpaconline.org. Dec. 8, 15 BRUNCHWITH SANTA The Shoppes at EastChase On December 8 and December 15, The Shoppes at EastChase is providing a festive day for you and your family that includes a delicious brunch, kids activities and visits with Santa, all benefiting Child Protect, Children's Advocacy Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 and up. There will be Photo ops with Santa and his elves, face-painting, craft activity and a balloon artist. Ticket price includes brunch and kids activities, as well as tax and gratuity. www.theshoppesateastchase.com . Dec. 9 CHRISTMAS SONG MUSICAL AND LIVE NATIVITY Aldersgate Sanctuary The Aldersgate UnitedMethodist Church will present the Christ- mas Song, a Christmas Musical featuring the Aldersgate Chancel Choir, Orchestra and Drama Team at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary featuring a Live Nativity with the Actors and Animals (camel, donkeys, alpaca and sheep) on the front lawn of the church after the worship service. For more information, call 334.272.6152. Dec. 9 GINGERBREAD VILLAGE UNVEILING The Hotel at Auburn University Conference Center 241 South College Street, Auburn Join us for the unveiling of the largest Gingerbread Village in East Alabama in the conference center of the hotel. After watching the Auburn Christmas Parade, come enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate while admiring the 2018 village which was named one of the Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events! The Gingerbread Village will be on display in the pre-function foyer in the newly renovated conference center until the start of the new year. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Dec. 13 HARRY CONNICK JR.: A NEWORLEANS TRICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Montgomery Performing Arts Center Join Harry and his amazing band as they celebrate NewOrleans’ three hundredth birthday and the influences that shaped his career. Enjoy the evening as Harry toasts this beloved city and also per- forms a selection of holiday favorites. Tickets: $125, $100, $77, $67.50. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.mpaconline.org, for more informa- tion. Dec. 15 RAYCOM CAMELLIA BOWL Cramton Bowl This postseason college football game will match up the Sun Belt Conference against Mid-American Conference (MAC). The game will be televised live on ESPN. For more information, email info@camelliabowl.com. 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 SANTA CLAUS ON THE CORNER Toomers Corner, Auburn Santa will be at Toomer's Corner on Saturday, December 15, from 12 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 16, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Santa is coming to town! Join the Auburn Downtown Mer- chants Association and the Lee County United Way for Santa on the Corner. Photos with Santa are free with a requested donation to The United Way. Dec. 15 @ 7 p.m. & Dec. 16 @ 2 p.m. THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Mt. Vernon Theatre, Tallassee It’s a cold winter in the mountain town where we find the Faulkner family struggling to cope without Dad, who is still off fighting somewhere in France. The Great War draws to a close as the quirky characters draw one another closer. Even in the bleakest of midwinters, the children’s determined mother Cora will see to it that this is the most magical Christmas yet. Set in the backdrop of the mountains, filled with classic songs of the Christmas season from the musical stylings of incredible musicians, this production is certain to put the entire family into the holiday spirit! Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.mtvernontheatre.net . Dec. 17-21 ZOO HOLIDAY CAMP Montgomery Zoo Zoo holiday camp is a fun-filled, educational wildlife experience. Geared for kids 5 to 12 years old, boys and girls, full day camp, one week only. Camp activities include scavenger hunts, behind the scene tours, live animal presentations, special one-on-one an- imal experiences, classroom projects, games, craft time, riding the train, and sky lift, zookeeper talks and so muchmore — all wrapped around the theme of WINTER WONDERLAND. Parents can check out facebook posts to see daily activities and see pics of their kids. Advanced reservations are required. For more information, visit www.montgomeryzoo.com or call 334.625.4900. Dec. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE Harriott II Riverboat Celebrate the New Year by cruising the Alabama River. Boarding begins at 10 p.m. Cruising from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Adult inside seating — $60. Adult outside seating — $40. Cruise includes: champagne toast with commemorative glass, party favors, live en- tertainment and fireworks. For more information, call 334.625.2100 or visit www.funinmontgomery.com . n 66 AL/ Metro 360 www.almetro360.com