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Upcoming calendar
Now through December 22
CHRISTMAS TREE EXTRAVAGANZA - The Barrow-Civic Theatre will host its indoor tree display through the end of the year. Stop down anytime the theatre is open to check out about 50 trees decorated by businesses, non-profits, schools and other groups. Now through December 31
HOLIDAY AT BURGESS - The drive-thru light display will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. daily. Sponsored by Take Pride in Titusville. Donations accepted. Santa will be available to visit with children on Fridays and Saturdays in December. There will be ice carvings on December 3, sled dogs on December 10, and live reindeer on December 17. December 1, 8, 15 and 29
KARMA CONCERTS - The December concerts in the Karma series will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Billy's on Seneca Street. Performers will be December 1 - Brandon-Rae; December 8 - Memphis Honey Blues Band; December 15 - In Harmony; December 29 - Better on the Drums. $5 at the door with the proceeds going to the Lyric Restoration Project. December 2
MEADVILLE LIGHT-UP NIGHT - This event will include free cookies and hot chocolate, a tree lighting ceremony (6 p.m.), Santa, downtown shopping, ice sculptures, horse-drawn carriage rides, Mrs. Claus storytime and carolers. More information is available on the event Facebook page. VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT - The First Baptist Church in Franklin will hold a free Victorian Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Doors open at 6 p.m. Featured musicians Dennis Geib, Kevin Downey, Brianna Erdman, Diana Downey Evans and others will perform a number of seasonal songs. A collection will be taken to benefit Mustard Seed Missions of Venango County. December 2 and 3
LIVE NATIVITY - Grace Fellowship Church in Titusville will hold it 15th annual A Night in Bethlehem drive through live Nativity from 6 to 9 p.m. at the church. Visitors should approach from McKinney Road and exit onto Route 8. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Shadow of the Satute will give an acostic concert with Nathaniel Licht from 4 to 6 p.m. on December 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 216 N. Franklin Street, Titusville. There will also be a craft and vendor show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 2 and 3. CHRISTMAS PAST - A weekend of holiday festivities including the tree lighting ceremony, children’s activities, craft and vendor shows, 5K, holiday displays, live entertainment, Santa & much more in Oil City. See the schedule listed at the top of the sponsor column to the right on on the group's Facebook event page. December 3
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - The Franklin Retail and Business Association will hold its Old Fashioned Christmas for Kids from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt, crafts, games, face painting, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. The events will be held throughout the downtown businesses. SANTA TRAIN - The OC & T Railroad takes on a Christmas theme when it pulls out of the Perry Street Station at 1 p.m. Advance reservations are required. Call 814-676-1733. December 3 and 4
A BARROW CHRISTMAS CARD - The event will include different carols, songs, delicious food, inspiring tales and cultural traditions rolled into one original show by friends of the Franklin Civic Operetta and Barrow-Civic Theatre friends, along with local Taste of Talent participants. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. December 3 and 2 p.m. December 4. Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 814-437-3440 or going online to https://barrowtheatre.org/. December 4
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS - Associated Charities will hold a holiday fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. at Titusville Iron Works. There will be silent and bidding auctions, raffles, special vendors, food and live music. Admission is $10, which includes a chance to win a designer purse. Attendees should also bring an unwrapped gift or toy for a child. All the proceeds will benefit children in the Titusville community through the Associated Charities efforts. Find out more on the organization's Facebook page. December 9
TARBELL TEA - Student re-enactors will portray Oil Boom era personalities at the Historical Tarbell House from 4 to 6 p.m. Call 814-677-3152 to register. $20/person December 9 and 10
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP AT THE PARK - Christmas gift craft stations will be set up from 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 at Two Mile Run County Park. The event is for ages 5 to 12 and costs $10 per child. Space is limited. Pre-registration for a time slot is required and can be done online. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Additional refreshments can be purchased for donations. Proceeds will go toward events and activities at the park. December 10
VARHA OPEN HOUSE - Pony rides, cart rides and an auction will be held as part of the open house at 150 Wagner Drive, Franklin. Rides will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The auction will start online on December 3 and end at 3 p.m. December 10. You can view and bid on items at www.32auctions.com/VARHA2022. COOPERSTOWN LIGHT UP FESTIVITIES - The day will include Breakfast with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cooperstown Presbyterian Church, tiny Christmas tree decoration judging from 5 to 7 p.m., lighting up the island at 6 p.m., and Santa and a bake sale at the Cooperstown Volunteer Fire Department. FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS - The "Festival of Lessons and Carols" will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Iron Furnace Coffee. There will be free coffee, hot drinks for the kids and baked goods. It will be hosted by Redeemer Anglican Church. PIPE ORGAN RECITAL - Featured guest organist Logan Hamilton will perform at 2 p.m. at St. James Memorial Episcopal Church, 112 Main St., Titusville. The free community event will commemorate the retirement of Canon Martha Ishman. Helyn Dahle, church organist, and the church choir will also perform. A reception will be held following the recital. December 14
HOLIDAY TOUR - The Venango Museum is partnering with Life Ministries, Inc. to offer two tours of Joseph Sibley's River Ridge Mansion. The Mansion will be decorated for the Christmas season. Tours will be held at 3 and 6 p.m. and will include a DVD presentation, a guided tour, and refreshments. Reservations are limited to 30 people at each time slot. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations can only be made at the museum's front desk or by calling 814-676-2007. December 14
FREE MOVIE NIGHT - The Venango County Human Services will hold a series of free movie nights at 5:30 p.m. at 737 Elk Street in Franklin. The movie will be "Polar Express." Children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission includes a free movie, hot dogs, popcorn, and drinks. Must RSVP by contacting Shelley at stantlinger@co.venango.pa.us or 814-432-9146. December 17 and 18
THE MESSIAH - One of composer George Frideric Handel's most cherished works returns to the Barrow stage. The Saturday performance will also feature the County Choral Christmas Festival, which will include choirs from Franklin, Rocky Grove, Oil City, and Cranberry. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. December 17 and 2 p.m. December 18. Tickets are $14 to 16 and can be order by calling 814-437-3440 or going online to https://barrowtheatre.org/. December 21
CHRISTMAS ART FUNDRAISER AND CONCERT - Franklin High School will hold its annual Christmas choral and band concert at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Prior to the concert, the art department will hold a fundraiser for the art collection project started earlier this year. The fundraiser will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. December 23
A TITUSVILLE CHRISTMAS - A concert performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Titusville First Presbyterian Church. Local talent will perform a family-friendly concert. Donations will be accepted for Titusville Love Inc. December 31
FIRST NIGHT - Oil City will hold its annual New Year's Eve celebration. January 7
ELVIS IMPERSONATOR - "King of Rock 'n' Roll" impersonator Richie Santa will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Barow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. Tickets are $24 and can be ordered by calling the box office at 814-437-3440 or going online to barrowtheatre.org. January 7 and 8
AUDITIONS - The Barrow-Civic Theatre will hold auditions for "Pride and Prejudice" from noon to 2 p.m. January 7 and 5 to 7 p.m. Janurary 8. The show will be directed by Hannah Faraone Show dates are March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Audition Packet: https://bit.ly/3hMybgm. Audition Form: https://forms.gle/kioatSkP3ydxsuPd7 January 8
YOUTH THEATRE AUDITION - Auditions for "The Rainbow Fish Musical" will be at 2 p.m. at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. |
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