ASHLAND —
Nov. 23
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Black Friday, Kyova branch, Boyd County Public Library. Weary shoppers can stop in to read a newspaper, use the computer, enjoy a cup of coffee or just rest.
Nov. 23
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
5 p.m. — Music by Bronson Bush and Tom Stephens, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
6 p.m — Music by John Thornsberry, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
7 p.m. — Music by Michael Garvin and Kentucky Memories, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
8 p.m. — Music by Sister Redden Hair, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
Nov. 24
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
10 a.m. — Ornament-making workshop, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. Cost: $10. For reservations, call (606) 329-8888 or email christine@highlandsmuseum.com.
11 a.m. — Ornament-making workshop, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. Cost: $10. For reservations, call (606) 329-8888 or email christine@highlandsmuseum.com.
Noon to 3 p.m. — Cocoa with Santa and Workshop, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
1 p.m. — Ornament-making workshop, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. Cost: $10. For reservations, call (606) 329-8888 or email christine@highlandsmuseum.com.
2 p.m. — Ornament-making workshop, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. Cost: $10. For reservations, call (606) 329-8888 or email christine@highlandsmuseum.com.
5 to 8 p.m. — BCPL Friends Book Sale, Kyova branch, Boyd County Public Library.
5 p.m — Music by Huntington Harmonica Club, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
6 p.m. — Music by Wurtland Church of God Choir, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
7 p.m. — Music by Bronson Bush, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
8 p.m. — Music by Tim Preston and Pink Slip, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
Nov. 25
Noon to 9 p.m. — Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
1 p.m. — Music by Paramount Youth Choir, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
2 p.m. — Music by Ashland Regional Dance Theater, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
3 p.m. — Music by Rock Hill High School Chorus, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
4 p.m. — Music by Mycah and David Pemberton, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
5 p.m. — Music by West Portsmouth High School Choir, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
6 p.m — Music by Steve Free, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
7 p.m. — Music by Ritch Collins, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
8 p.m. — Music by Phillip Osborne, Festival of Trees and Trains, Paramount Arts Center, Ashland.
Nov. 29
6 to 8 p.m. — Holidays at the Highlands, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Ashland. Cost: $15. Activities include gingerbread house exhibit, stained glass display, live holiday music, pictures with Santa, silent auction and light refreshments.
7 p.m. — “Good Grief, It’s Christmas,” Paramount Arts Center, presented by Ashland Youth Ballet. (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 1
Holiday Market at Heritage Farm Museum and Village in Huntington. Call (304) 522-1244.
9 a.m. — Winter Wonderland of Lights Breakfast with Santa., main branch of the Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave. (606) 329-0090.
10 a.m. to noon — Nutcracker Sweets tea party by Huntington Dance Theatre. Cost: $5 per guest; all children invided for tea, punch and treats. 412 8th Street, Huntington. information, call (304) 522-4230, or visithuntingtondance.org.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Ladies of the Highlands Christmas Tour of Homes, begins at Bellefonte Presbyterian Church, where refreshments will be served; buses will take participants to the homes of six area residents. Tour of the museum is included. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day of tour.
2 p.m. — “All Aboard the Polar Express,” for children 12 and younger; pajamas encouraged, games, crafts and snacks included.
Dec. 2
1 to 6 p.m. — Ladies of the Highlands Christmas Tour of Homes, begins at Bellefonte Presbyterian Church, where refreshments will be served; buses will take participants to the homes of six area residents. Tour of the museum is included. Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day of tour.
6 p.m. — “A Christmas Celebration: 2012 Tour” by Sandi Patty and Jason Crabb, Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Tickets: From $15 to $39. Call (606) 324-3175.
1 to 4 p.m. — Holiday Open House, Huntington Museum of Art. Admission is cans of food to be donated to the Huntington Area Food Bank or clothing for the Cridlin Food and Clothing Pantry.
Dec. 6
7 p.m. — “Miracle on 34th Street,” Paramount Arts Center, presented by Paramount Players. Tickets: $10 to $14. Call (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 7
Noon — Wreath making. main branch, Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland. Limit 15. Registration at thebookplace.org.
7 p.m. — “Miracle on 34th Street,” Paramount Arts Center, presented by Paramount Players. Tickets: $10 to $14. Call (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 8
11 a.m. — Wreath Making, Kyova branch, Boyd County Public Library. Limit 15. Registration at thebookplace.org.
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Pictures with Santa, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Ashland.
12:30 to 1 p.m. — The International Folklanders, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center Ashland.
1 to 3 p.m. — Holiday Cookie Decorating Class, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. Cost: $10, including materials. For reservations, call (606) 329-8888 or email christine@highlandsmuseum.com.
3 p.m. — “Miracle on 34th Street,” Paramount Arts Center, presented by Paramount Players. Tickets: $10 to $14. Call (606) 324-3175.
7 p.m. — “Miracle on 34th Street,” Paramount Arts Center, presented by Paramount Players. Tickets: $10 to $14. Call (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 9
3 p.m. — Violin recital, Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. Performers include Addison Powell, Emma Hill, Trevor Thornsberry, Isabella Barker, Ella Gomez, Makayla Scott, Enzo Fressola, Vinessa Fressola, Brendan Fisher, Anna Knapp, Joseph Sewell and Gary Bhasin.
Dec. 11
7 p.m. — Moscow Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” Paramount Arts Center, Ashland. Call (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 13
7 p.m. — “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Paramount Arts Center, Ashland, presented by the Paramount Players. Call (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 15
1 p.m. —”Ebeneezer Snooze,” main branch, Boyd County Public Library, 1740 Central Ave., Ashland. For children 12 and younger. Each child gets a gift and milk and cookies.
1 to 3 p.m. — Holiday Cookie Decorating Class, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center. Cost: $10, including materials. For reservations, call (606) 329-8888 or email christine@highlandsmuseum.com.
7:30 p.m. — “Christmas with John Berry,” Paramount Arts Center, Ashland. Call (606) 324-3175.
Dec. 17 to 22: Holiday Music in the Library. Free concerts at noon and 6 p.m. each day.
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