Events for December 2009
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Tuesday - December 1st
Events / Community Event
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
An open-air, German-style market showcases handmade ornaments, accessories, clothing and gifts from more than 50 vendors. Also features German food and drink such as beer, hot spiced wine, potato pancakes, bratwurst, schnitzel, strudel and more.
Theater / Theater Event
A Christmas Carol
Goodman Theatre - 170 N. Dearborn St. - Chicago (Loop)
12 p.m.
Chicago actor Larry Yando recreates his role as Scrooge in Tom Creamer's stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
Events / Community Event
Santa's House
Daley Plaza - 50 W. Washington St. - Chicago (Loop)
Snap a picture with the jolly bearded fellow and tell him what you want for Christmas.
Museums / Museum Exhibit
'Christmas Around the World' and 'Holidays of Light'
Museum of Science and Industry - 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago (Hyde Park/University Of Chicago)
Two displays feature more than 50 Christmas trees reflecting ethnic traditions from around the world and other winter holidays that celebrate light and enlightenment.
Events / Community Event
Wonderland Express
Chicago Botanic Garden - 1000 Lake Cook Rd. - Glencoe
In a 10,000-square-foot exhibit, tiny trains wind through more than 80 miniature Chicago landmarks, waterfalls, holiday trees and more.
Theater / Theater Event
A Christmas Carol
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire - 10 Marriott Drive - Lincolnshire
A musical adaptation of the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
Theater / Theater Event
Mrs. Claus
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago - 2407 W. 111th St. - Chicago (Beverly/Mt Greenwood)
A list of good boys and girls, belonging to Mrs. Claus and Santa, goes missing in this musical story for kids.
Music / Concert
Music in the Air Holiday Choral Series
Art Institute of Chicago - 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Local high school and college choirs perform.
Events / Community Event
Symphony in Lights
The Promenade Bolingbrook - 631 East Boughton Rd. - Bolingbrook
A holiday lights festival.
Wednesday - December 2nd
Theater / Theater Event
A Christmas Carol
Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace - 100 Drury Lane - Oakbrook Terrace
10 a.m.
The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the true meaning of Christmas.
