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Nutcracker Ballet Nov 24, 2012 to Nov 25, 2012 Performed by Red River Dance Company Time: Saturday 7 PM, Sunday 2 PM Address: TBD Alexandria LA, 71301 Phone: (318) 443-7500 Web: http://www.redriverdance.org/

Holiday Magic Nov 29, 2012 The City of Alexandria turns on the Christmas lights for the first time this Holiday Season with a family-friendly event in downtown Alexandria complete with live entertainment. This event also kicks off the City's 12 Nights of Christmas. Time: 5:00 PM Address: 915 Third Street Alexandria LA, 71301 Admission Cost: Free Phone: (318) 449-5051 Web: http://www.cityofalexandriala.com

Old Fashioned Christmas Dec 1, 2012 Families can listen to storytelling and vintage music, take a picture with Papa Noel, make their own old fashioned ornaments, and enjoy refreshments. Time: 4-6 PM Venue: Kent Plantation House Address: 3601 Bayou Rapides Road Alexandria LA, 71303 Admission Cost: Free Phone: (318) 487-5998 Web: http://www.kenthouse.org

Rapides Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert Dec 2, 2012 Enjoy holiday selections performed by the Rapides Symphony Orchestra. Time: 2:30 PM Venue: Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center Address: 1202 Third Street Alexandria LA, 71301 Admission Cost: $25 Adults, $15 Seniors, $10 Students Phone: (318) 442-9709 Web: http://www.rapidessymphony.org/

Storytime in the Gallery Dec 6, 2012 The Alexandria Museum of Art will be host to Maria Lopez’s exhibition of the Mayan Creation Stories and will be reading her children’s book as part of the evening events. Time: 5:30-7:30 pM Venue: Alexandria Museum of Art Address: 933 Second Street Alexandria LA, 71301 Admission Cost: Free Phone: (318) 443-3458 Web: www.themuseum.org

Christmas Spectacular Dec 8, 2012 The 5th Annual Christmas Spectacular is a family-friendly variety show in the vein of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York. Featuring performances from dance troupes, choirs, theatre groups, and many more. Time: 7 PM Venue: Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center Address: 1202 Third Street Alexandria LA, 71301 Admission Cost: $10-$15 Email: info@lagniappetheatre.com Phone: (318) 487-8243 Web: http://www.lagniappetheatre.com/Spectacular.html