Busy December upcoming at the Wayne Theatre

December at the Wayne Theatre will get families in the holiday spirit with a festive home tour, dance and concerts to celebrate the season, and a holiday movie series that will let ticketholders make memories before Santa arrives.

Schedule is subject to change. View the full schedule online at waynetheatre.org/upcoming-performances.

December 2016

• December 1, 2016 – February 26, 2017: Properties of Imagination-The Art of Fine Craft exhibit featuring works from Janice Arone, Ninni Baeckstrom, Mary Beth Bellah, Mary Ann Burk, Laurie Duxbury, Joan Griffin, Lotta Helleberg, Barbara Coyle Holt, Jill Jensen, Phillip Nolley, Vee Osvalds, Nancy Ross, Elizabeth Scheid, Joe Sheridan and Fred Williamson. Runs December 1 – February 26. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or during performances at the Wayne Theatre. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St., in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 2: Merry & Bright Cocktail Christmas Party, enjoy festively decorated trees, room after room of lavish holiday décor, delicious hors d’oeuvres, wines and beverages, live music and merrymaking, 7-9 p.m., home of Gary Fitzgerald and Ed Miska. Tickets are $100 and very limited. Cocktail party attendees also receive a ticket to the December 3 Home Tour. All proceeds from this event will support the educational and artistic programs of the historic Wayne Theatre. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 3: Christmas Home Tour, sponsored by EA Homes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is a chance to experience Christmas traditions and décor of some of Waynesboro’s finest when local residents put out the welcome mat, Tree Streets neighborhood. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the Wayne Theatre on 12/3. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 3: Shenandoah Jamboree with one of America’s most celebrated Gospel groups The Chuck Wagon Gang, 7:30 p.m.Also featuring the Southern Gospel Quarter The Crestmen. Tickets are $25 and $35. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St., in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 5: Monday at the Movies, “Seven Days in May,” two screenings, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Night screening includes a discussion of the film. Pay What You Will. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 8: Opening reception for Properties of Imagination-The Art of Fine Craft exhibit featuring works from Janice Arone, Ninni Baeckstrom, Mary Beth Bellah, Mary Ann Burk, Laurie Duxbury, Joan Griffin, Lotta Helleberg, Barbara Coyle Holt, Jill Jensen, Phillip Nolley, Vee Osvalds, Nancy Ross, Elizabeth Scheid, Joe Sheridan and Fred Williamson, 5-7 p.m., Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main St, Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 8: Benny Goodman Special Holiday Tribute: When Swing Was King featuring The Boilermaker Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m.Features the best of Benny’s small band classics, big band themes and great tunes made famous by Goodman’s Gals. Tickets are $32/$37. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St., in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 10: Wilson Fairchild Christmas Show, 8 p.m. The Reid Boys bring their songwriting and country music chops to the stage at the Wayne Theatre for a holiday show that will be unforgettable. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 11: Holiday classic The Nutcracker presented by Albemarle Ballet Theatre, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for children, military and seniors. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 12: Monday at the Movies, “Casablanca,” two screenings, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Night screening includes a discussion of the film. Pay What You Will. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 15: The Martin Family Circus, a vocal driven band of two parents and four kids ranging in age from 9 to 18, 7:30 p.m.$15 for adults, $5 for students. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 16: Mandy Barnett’s “Winter Wonderland” show, 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 and $33. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 17: Holiday Movies at the Wayne, “Polar Express,” 10 a.m. Pay What You Will. Advance ticket reservation is requested. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 18: Making Spirits Bright presented by Valley Dance Theatre, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students. Making Spirits Bright is VDT’s traditional holiday show and is sure to get your whole family into a holly, jolly mood. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 19: “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” live Christmas musical, recommended for grades K-5, part of our Arts Education Series, two shows at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $7.50 per person. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 19: Monday at the Movies, “White Christmas,” two screenings, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Night screening includes a discussion of the film. Pay What You Will. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 21: Holiday Movies at the Wayne, “Home Alone,” 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Pay What You Will. Advance ticket reservation is requested. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 23: Community Sing-A-Long with Jimmy Overton and the Hallelujah Chorus, 7 p.m. Pay What You Will. Advance ticket reservation is requested. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.
• December 23: Holiday Movies at the Wayne, “Miracle on 34^th Street,” 8 p.m. Pay What You Will. Advance ticket reservation is requested. The Wayne Theatre is located at 521 W. Main St. in Waynesboro. Info: (540) 943-9999 or waynetheatre.org.