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Cary Community Choir’s Annual Performance of Handel’s Messiah Dec 8

Cary Community Choir's Annual Presentation of G.F. Handel's Messiah will take place on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., at Westwood Baptist Church, 200 Westhigh Street, Cary. The performance is free, but reservations must be made in advance. There's no cost to reserve your ticket, but donations are appreciated. Reserve tickets. It currently looks like tickets have all been reserved. … [Read more...] about Cary Community Choir’s Annual Performance of Handel’s Messiah Dec 8

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Neuse Country Club in Clayton (open to the public)

The Neuse Country Club, at 918 Birkdale Drive, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting a Christmas Tree Lighting event on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Enjoy Victoria carolers and the lighting of the Neuse Christmas Tree, as well as hot chocolate and cookies. The outdoor ice skating rink opens and will remain open for the entire month of … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Lighting at The Neuse Country Club in Clayton (open to the public)

Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)

Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The celebration will also include latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a communal Chanukkah celebration before exam days and Winter Break. Hanukkah begins the evening of … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)

Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 6 and 13

Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Road, Durham, is hosting Christmas by Candlelight on Friday, December 6, and Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets will be available on November 1, 2024. Tickets are $8 per person (plus fees) and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Celebrate an old-fashioned traditional Victorian Christmas with the Duke family in 1870, … [Read more...] about Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead Dec. 6 and 13

Lighting of Wake Forest and more…

The Town of Wake Forest is home to many festive events throughout the holiday season in 2024. Here are a couple of Christmas events. They are free unless noted otherwise. Find details on these events and more on the Christmas in Wake Forest website. Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-OffSaturday, November 16, 202412 to 4 p.m.Downtown Wake ForestFree Free and open to the public, the Holiday … [Read more...] about Lighting of Wake Forest and more…

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Dec. 3

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a holiday tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m. This is a free event open to both guests and locals. No RSVP is required. Guests will be greeted in the lobby with a warm hot chocolate or mulled wine to savor amongst the Inn’s festive holiday décor, while awaiting … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Dec. 3

Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel

JB Duke Hotel, at 230 Science Drive, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting a Holiday Tree Lighting on December 2, 2024, at 6 p.m. Join this AAA Four Diamond property, located on Duke University’s campus, to ring in the holidays with a magical tree lighting ceremony and community celebration. Guests will enjoy delicious hot chocolate as they soak in the cozy ambiance of the property’s … [Read more...] about Holiday Tree Lighting at JB Duke Hotel

Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle

The Christmas season is filled with music, but none exemplifies the season as much as the Christmas part of Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus. It’s become a tradition to attend a performance of The Messiah (or at least part of The Messiah) in the winter. We are focusing on the "free and cheap events" here, but please do check out North Carolina Symphony for a wonderful, and much … [Read more...] about Where to see Free Performances of Handel’s Messiah in the Triangle

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