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The Prince George Regional Heritage Center will feature its annual Traditions of the Season - Toys of Yesteryear exhibit, Dec 6 - Jan 3,
10:00 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday, 1:00 pm - 4 pm Saturday and Sunday. A wonderful vintage toy exhibit to include a very special exhibit of traditions and customs in the new Czech and Slovak Cultural Heritage Gallery, 6406 Courthouse Rd, Prince George. Visit the gift shop in the Center. FREE. For more information, call 804-863-0212 or visit www.princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org
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History
Dec 5 - Union Aid Organizations during the Petersburg Campaign. 1:00 pm, City Point Unit, Grant's HQs, Petersburg National Battlefield, 1001 Pecan Avenue, Hopewell, 804-732-3531 ext 222 or [email protected].
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Community Events
Dec 4 - 6 - Walk Through Bethlehem. A Holiday tradition. Dec 4, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Dec 5, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Dec 6, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Follow the star to the city of Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of life in this obscure town, First Baptist Church, 401 N 2nd Avenue, Hopewell, FREE (but canned food item accepted for Hopewell Food Pantry). Tour begins every 15 minutes, 804-458-2752, www.fbchopewell.org/home-page
Dec 5 - Annual Prince George Christmas Parade, 3:00 pm. Event begins at Beazley Elementary School and Scott Park, Courthouse Road, Prince George, 804-458-6164, www.princegeorgeva.org.
Dec 5 - Hopewell Holiday Boat Parade, 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm. Beautifully decorated boats. Enjoy your favorite Christmas tunes and bonfire while awaiting the boats. Concessions will be available for purchase. Main viewing locating is the Hopewell City Marina, 1051 Riverside Ave, Hopewell, www.hopewellva.gov/special-events/ or 804- 541-2353
Dec 5 - Tea & Tidings, two seatings, 10 am and 2 pm. Enjoy gourmet teas and tasty treats while learning 19th century etiquette and Christmas traditions, Pamplin Historical Park, 6125 Boydton Plank Rd, Petersburg, Memers$18, Non-Members $20. 804-861-2408/ 877-726-7546/ or www.pamplinpark.org
Dec 5 - 6 - Drive Through Christmas Live Nativity. A wonderful and inspirational live display. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Oakland Baptist Church, 12601 Prince George Drive, Disputanta. Free, 804-861-3162, http://oakland-baptistchurch.com.
Dec 5 - Make Christmas Ornaments, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Prince George Heritage Center, 6406 Courthouse Road, Prince George. Children of all ages are invited to come and create old fashioned decorations for the Heritage Center and its trees. Work on your ornaments while you wait for the start of the Christmas Parade at 3:00 pm. Center open until 5:00 pm, so you can also come by after the parade. 804-863-0212 or [email protected]
Dec 6 - "Light Up the Night," Hopewell's Annual Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration. An evening filled with holiday cheer and festivities sponsored by the Hopewell Jaycees, Hopewell Recreation and Parks, the Beacon Theatre, and the Hopewell Downtown Partnership. www.hopewellva.gov or 804-541-2353:
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Parade begins at Cavalier Square Shopping Center, down 15th Avenue and City Point Road, and ends at Ashford Civic Plaza. Primary viewing at Hopewell Community Center and Ashford Civic Plaza.
5:30 pm or immediately following parade:Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ashford Civic Plaza will kick off a variety of activities throughout the downtown area to include horse and carriage
6:00 pm, Concert at the Beacon Theatre with local school groups performing until 8:00 pm and a special area for children to meet Santa Clause. Shows are FREE and open to public. Concessions will be available for purchase
Dec 6 - Jan 3, 2016 Traditions of the Season - Toys of Yesteryear, 10:00 am - 4 pm M - F; 1:00 pm - 4 pm S - S. Exhibit Opening at Prince George Regional Heritage Center. A wonderful vintage toy exhibit to include a very special exhibit of Traditions and Customs in the new Czech and Slovak Cultural Heritage Gallery. 6406 Courthouse Rd, Prince George, Great gift shop in the Center. FREE. 804 863-0212 or www.princegeorgevahistoricalsociety.org
Dec 11 - "Perkin' Plus" 8:00 am - 9:00 am, sponsored by the Beacon Theatre and the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce. Come and join us for coffee, meet, and greet. The Beacon Theatre, 401 N Main St, Hopewell, [email protected] or 804-541-2461 FREE
Dec 12 - 23 Annual James River Parade of Lights. Sponsored by James River Advisory Council (JRAC). Viewing in Richmond, Henrico County, and Chesterfield County:
6:00 pm, Richmond's Libby Hill Park and Rocketts Landing Area
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Henrico County's Osborne Park and Boat Landing
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm, Chesterfield County's Dutch Gap Boat Landing
For additional information call, 804-717-6681 or visit www.jrac-va.org FREE. Parking is first-come, first-served at viewing sites
Dec 13 - Christmas Tour of Homes - Hopewell & Prince George. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. History and Southern Hospitality at its best. Christmas Homes Tour Sponsored by Historic Hopewell Foundation. Five Homes will open their doors (two dating back to 1800s) and warmly welcome you to the seasonal historic traditions. Homes are:
7600 Old Town Road, Prince George
9771 Jamescrest Drive, Prince George
801 Appomattox Street, Hopewell
451 Prince Henry Avenue, Hopewell
400 Weston Lane, Hopewell
Tickets $20. A color brochure including driving directions will accompany your ticket. Advance tickets available at Weston Plantation, 400 Weston Lane, 804-458-4682; Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 4100 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell; Gardener's Gate Florist, 208 North Main Street, Hopewell
www.historichopewell.org
Dec 19 - A Walk Through Santa Land at Heritage Gardens, 6:00 pm - 8 pm, sponsored by Hopewell Recreation and Parks. Heritage Gardens 900 East Broadway Ave, Hopewell, will be transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland. Holiday tunes and light refreshments after the walk. FREE. www.hopewellva.gov or 804-541-2353
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Entertainment
Destination Theater, Showing First Class Movies (cost starting at $5), 5246 Oaklawn Blvd (The Crossings Shopping Center), Hopewell, for times and latest movies go to
Dec 5, 12, 19 - Drifty and the Chocolate Factory at Swift Creek Mill, 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, S Chesterfield, 10:15 am and 1:00 pm (2 shows). A holiday story about Willie Whoopie and the quest throughout the North Pole to determine who makes the best mug of hot chocolate. Tickets - $8.75 or $10.75 includes pizza lunch. 804-748-5203,
www.swiftcreekmill.com. Tickets may be available for weekday shows; call box office for availability. They are 10:15 am and 12:00 pm, thru Dec 22
Beacon Theatre, 401 N Main St, Hopewell 804 446-3457.
Please check The Beacon Theatre website because artists and times are subject to change:
www.thebeacontheatreva.com:
Dec 3 - The Black Lillies & The Steeldrivers, 6 pm. General Admission Balcony: $20, Door $25; Orchestra Reserved 1: $30, Door $35; Orchestra Reserved 2: $25, door $30; Orchestra Pit no longer available.
Dec 4 - Jonny Lang with Guest Dwan Hill, 6:30 pm. Balcony Reserved: $35, Door $40; Orchestra Reserved 1: $50, Door $55; Orchestra Reserved 2: $45 Door $50; Orchestra Pit no longer available
Dec 5 - Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters' Christmas starring Michelle Berting Brett with Special Guest, 6:30 pm.General Admission Balcony: $20, Door $25; Orchestra Reserved 2: $30 Door $35; Orchestra Pit: $55
Dec 11 - Joe Diffie with Guest Silver Eagle Band (Postponed from Sep 25), 6:30 pm, General Admission Balcony: $20, Door $25; Orchestra reserved 1: $35, Door $40; Orchestra Reserved: $30, Door $35; Orchestra Pit: $50, Door $55
Dec 12 - Pat McGee Band Reunion for Adopt-A-Family, 6:30 pm, General Admission Balcony: $20, Door $25, Orchestra Reserved: $25, Door $30, Orchestra Pit: $40, Door $45
Dec 18 - Steve Bassett & Friends-An Evening of Steve's Original Songs, 6:30 pm, General Admission Balcony: $10, Door $15; Orchestra Reserved: $15, Door $20; Orchestra Pit: $50, Door $55
Dec 19 - Mallory Lewis & Lamb Chop, 6:00 pm, General Admission Balcony: $16.50, Door $20, Orchestra Reserve: $20, Door $25, Orchestra Pit: $35, Door $40
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