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The Messiah Chorus, Norman Rockwell & Santa: Weekly Planner

Check out all of the fun holiday events happening this week

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Where/When: , starting 10 a.m. Sunday

Why Go: Choose the ideal holiday present from more than 25 vendors. This annual show will be set up throughout the entire historic Wildwood manor home.

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There will also be entertainment and refreshments.

Pricing: $1 donation

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2.

Where/When: , 7:30 p.m. Friday

Why Go: Enjoy all your favorite holiday classics. Light refreshments will follow. Preregistrations is recommended. (Call 440-974-5725.)

If space is available, limited registration will be available at the door.

Pricing: $5

3.

Where/When: , 10:30 a.m. Saturday

Why Go: Felicia Zavarella will talk about the many twists and turns of Norman Rockwell's complicated life

Pricing: Free

4. 

Where/When: , 2 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Check out the Nature Center feeders, work on identification tips and learn bird calls. Afterwards, kids can make and take their own bird feeder.

Pricing: Free

5. 

Where/When: St. Gabriel Parish, 7 p.m. Sunday

Why Go: Hear Handel's timeless work as performed by the 185-voice Messiah Chorus of Lake County.

The choir features vocalists from throughout Northeastern Ohio joined by professional soloists as well as 10-piece string section, piano, organ and harpsichord reflecting the way the Messiah was presented at the time Handel composed it.

Pricing: Free

6.

Where/When: 1 Liberty St, Painesville, noon, Saturday

Why Go: There's a parade down Main Street into Painesville’s Historic Square a nd Santa will be in the Park to visit with the kids. There also will be lots of fun holiday-themed activities inside.

Pricing: Free


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