11-12-2023 Harford Mag - Flipbook - Page 20
S AV E T H E DAT E
BY JOHN COFFREN Harford Magazine
Santa Claus arrives in his carriage at the Bel Air Christmas Parade. BALTIMORE SUN MEDIA FILE PHOTO
Fitness
Family
Theater
Music
Bulle Rock Turkey Trot 5K
33nd Annual Christmas
Parade and Tree Lighting
‘Elf the Musical’
Chris Pinnella
DEC. 8-17 Watch the 2003 Christmas comedy film set to song at
“Elf the Musical”performed by
the Tidewater Players at the Cultural Center at the Opera House,
121 N. Union Ave., Havre de
Grace. The musical follows Buddy
on a journey of self-discovery as
he leaves the North Pole for New
York City, home of his biological
father. Tickets cost $22 for adults,
$20 for seniors, $18 for children
11 and under.
hdgoperahouse.org
FEB. 9 Get transported back in
time when Chris Pinnella recreates a 1974 Frank Sinatra concert
at“Sinatra The Main Event”at The
STAR Centre of Havre de Grace,
700 Congress Ave., Havre de
Grace. Pinnella and his 14-piece
Big Band will perform such
songs as“The Lady Is A Tramp,”
“I Get A Kick Out Of You,”“My
Way,” and more. The show runs 8
p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 410-939-1800.
NOV. 23 Stay in shape or work
up an appetite by running in
the Bulle Rock Turkey Trot 5K.
The 17th annual running event
benefits the Susquehanna Hose
Company, fire protection for
the city of Havre de Grace. The
race starts at 9 a.m. at Bulle Rock
Parkway. Registration costs $35.
runsignup.com
Theater
‘The Nutcracker’
DEC. 3 Start the holiday season
in downtown Bel Air with a
parade down Main Street at
3:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday music in
Shamrock Park with a bonfire, hot chocolate and food
vendors. Gather round for the
tree lighting at 5 p.m. Event is
weather permitting. In the case
of bad weather, the event will be
cancelled and not rescheduled.
Free. belairmd.org
DEC. 1-3 Take part in a 30-year
tradition. See the Harford Dance
Theater in a live performance of
Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic“The
Nutcracker”at the Harford Community College Amoss Center,
200 Thomas Run Road, Bel Air.
A young girl dreams of a prince
and a battle against the Mouse
King. $14. Dates and showtimes
are as follows: Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
and Dec. 2 and 3, at 1 p.m. and
5 p.m. 443-412-2211.
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Family
‘The Polar Express’ at
the Havre de Grace
Decoy Museum
DEC. 15-16 Come in your
pajamas, bring blankets and
pillows, and enjoy hot chocolate,
cookies and popcorn. Every child
receives a golden ticket and a
gift. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Movie starts at 7 p.m. $10 per
child. Limit 2 adults free with a
paid child (extra adults $3).
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum,
215 Giles St., Havre de Grace.
decoymuseum.com
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Music
Merry Tuba Christmas
DEC. 17 Come and bring your
tubas, euphoniums and baritone
horns. Bring a music stand, dress
festively and decorate your
instrument. Registration fee
$10. Free to sit in the audience.
Performance starts at 5 p.m. Bel
Air High School, 100 Heighe St.
410-391-7832.
Music
Disco Inferno!
FEB. 17 Get your groove on at
the Disco Inferno! with musical
performances by the Dancin’Machine Band at The STAR Centre
of Havre de Grace, 700 Congress
Ave, Havre de Grace. Dance
under a mirror ball, get a photo
op, enter the best outfit contest,
Stayin’Alive dance contest and
more. The event runs from 8 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m. Ticket prices start
at $39.50 online and $50 at the
door. explorehavredegrace.com