Carrie Beth’s Top Picks for Dec. 4-11
Dec. 4
‘The Little Mermaid’
In the musical adaptation of Disney’s 1989 film, a curious young mermaid falls for a handsome human prince. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 15-17, 21-23; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. springeroperahouse.org
‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’
The Academy Dance Center presents “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” 2:30 p.m. Dec. 4. University Hall, Columbus State University. $15. 706-561-8085 or academydancecenter.com.
‘Jingle Aargh the Way’
The “How I Became a Pirate” crew is back. Your favorite characters help solve a riddle to find the Christmas treasure. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4. Free. CSU Riverside Theatre, 6 W. 10th St. $10/adults; $5/children. 706-507-8444
Army holiday concert
Fort Benning’s Manuever Center of Excellence Band Holiday Concert. 4 p.m. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Free. rivercenter.org
Dec. 8
‘A Tuna Christmas’
Springer Opera House presents its 15th annual production of “A Tuna Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, 15-17, 19- 23; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 18. McClure Theatre, Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $17-$37. springeroperahouse.org
Dec. 10-11
‘The Nutcracker’
The Columbus Ballet presents Tchaikovsky’s classic Christmas ballet. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 11. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. $20-$40. thecolumbusballet.net/
Dec. 10
Santa visits library
Santa will appear at various branches of the Columbus Public Library System to read stories and bring little gifts for all the good girls and boys! Locations and times vary. Free. cvlga.org/blog/holidays or 706-243-2669
This story was originally published December 3, 2016 at 6:43 PM with the headline "Carrie Beth’s Top Picks for Dec. 4-11."