December 2–7: Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People presents Little Red Riding Hood. This is Alberta Opera’s newest production which tackles the difficult issues of “bullying and fitting in”. Within the walls of a small woodlands elementary school, two students just can’t seem to get along. The trouble between the exemplary Little Red Riding Hood and the delinquent Wolfgang worsens when they leave the school ground and Little Red finds herself confronted by the bully along the path home. For more information and/or tickets call 780- 409-1910.

December 1-23: The Alberta Legislature presents Celebrate the Season. Come and enjoy the festively lit Legislature grounds, listen to choir performances that will take place most noon hours and evenings in the Legislature Building and enjoy free hot chocolate served in the evenings. For more information call 780-427-7362.

December 1- 5 & 8-12: 11:30am-1:30pm City Hall presents the 16^th Annual Holiday Magic Lunchtime Concert Series. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season! Spend your lunch hour at City Hall as local elementary school choirs perform. All performances are free. Remember to bring your non-perishable donation for the Edmonton Food Bank.

November 27-December 7: The Arden Theatre presents Seussical. The beloved characters of Dr. Seuss are brought to life in this fantastical musical adventure for all ages. These classic, colorful tales are seamlessly brought together by Jojo, a young boy and “thinker of strange and wonderful thinks”! Hilarity ensues as the much-loved characters of Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and all of the Whos of Whoville combine to bring you this toe-tapping story the whole family will enjoy! For tickets call 780- 459-1542.

November 28-December 23: ATB Financial presents A Christmas Carol at The Citadel Theatre. The Christmas tradition continues with this astounding retelling of Dickens' classic. Come experience the magic, warmth and spirit of the holiday season that comes from sharing this timeless tale with family and friends. For tickets and/or more information call 780-425-1820.

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