Close to home for Nov. 29
You’ve got a few hours over the weekend and are looking for a nearby diversion – something that doesn’t require reservations or a tank of gas. Welcome to Close to Home! Each week we’ll highlight the quick, quaint and quirky events in your neighborhood. E-mail submissions to communitynews@ajc.com.
Doraville holds 5K race fundraiser today
Christmas play at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church
Act1 Theater presents “Dad’s Christmas Miracle” at 8 p.m. today and Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 19-20 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 7, 14 and 21 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St. The Sunday matinee ticket includes lunch at Mittie’s Tea Room nearby on Main Street. $12-$25. Act1Theater.com/?p=259, 770-663-8989.
‘A Broadway Christmas Carol’ opens this weekend
“A Broadway Christmas Carol” is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, starting Friday-Dec. 21, at OnStage Atlanta, 2969 East Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur. This three-person show is a cross between the classic Dickens’ tale and song parodies of 33 Broadway show tunes. $13-$23. onstageatlanta.com/b_currentproduction.htm.
‘Very Merry Christmas Tour’ benefits MUST Ministries
To benefit MUST Ministries, NewSong’s “Very Merry Christmas Tour” is 6 p.m. Sunday at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta with Jamie Grace and Sanctus Real. $15 or, for the 4:30 p.m. VIP Meet and Greet, $50. GobbleJog.org, VeryMerryChristmasTour.com, itickets.com/events/331102.html, 770-422-2566.
Centennial Olympic Park ice rink open in downtown Atlanta
“Holiday in Lights at Centennial Olympic Park” continues 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Jan. 19 with the Ice Rink also open through Jan. 19 at the park, 265 Park Ave. West NW. $12 (includes skate rental) for 90 minutes. Skating hours vary but open daily except Dec. 3 for a private event. CentennialPark.com, 404-223-4412.
‘Christmas Canteen’ opens through Dec. 21
“Christmas Canteen,” a nostalgic musical revue, opens its 19th season this weekend at 2:30 and 8 p.m. today, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 17, 8 p.m. Dec. 18 and 19, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at Aurora Theatre, 128 East Pike St., Lawrenceville, 678-226-6222. Shows for Dec. 3, 7, 10, 11, 13 are sold out.
‘Lights of Life’ opens through Dec. 31
“Lights of Life” is open 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 6 to 10:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 31 at Life University, 1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta. $5-$10 cars; $20 vans, buses. Nightly, rain or shine, including concessions nightly and Fridays through Sundays - a petting zoo for $3, train rides for $3, pony rides for $5 and Santa Claus for $12 per photo. life.edu, 678-331-4334.
