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December 2019

The North Pole Musical

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Crystal Academy joins forces with Area Stage Company’s Inclusion Theatre Project to bring The North Pole Musical to City Hall. The general public is invited to this dynamic show surrounded by song, music and dance. Dec. 18 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Christmas is in the Air

Celebrate Christmas with the Florida Chamber Orchestra’s traditional concert. Featuring Dunia Ojeda and Ricardo Malfatti, the winner and semifinalist of La Voz (2019), and the Belen Jazz Band. Miami-Dade County Auditorium. Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 – $50.

Roaring 2020s Celebration

Ring in the New Year at the Biltmore Hotel with a contemporary take on the Roaring Twenties. Complete with a full course dinner, open bar, dessert buffet and live band. At midnight, champagne will be poured and fireworks will light up the sky over the golf course. Cigars will be offered on the Terrace. Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Reservations: $395 – $495.

Historic Holidays Evening Stroll

Enjoy the sounds of the season will strolling through the Historic Homes of Deering Estate as they light up the night, decorated by top interior designers. Write letters to Santa while sipping on eggnog and snacking on cookies, roast s’mores and watch holiday short films. The evening concludes with Mrs. Claus reading bedtime stories for the children. Food trucks will also be on site. Dec. 18 from 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets: $7 – $15.

The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

This classic holiday tale gets an update courtesy of executive producer Mitchell Kaplan of Books & Books. Watch the film across the street from Books & Books at Coral Gables Art Cinema. Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $8; free for Gables Cinema members.

The Nutcracker

Miami City Ballet’s holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. Step into this magical world of toy soldiers, colorful characters and the enchanting “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy,” set to the music of Tchaikovsky performed by a live orchestra. Ziff Ballet Opera House, Adrienne Arsht Center from Dec. 13 – Dec. 22. Tickets: $30 – $125.