Fun in Charlotte: Arts market, Handel’s Messiah, twig crafting and Scrooge
All Arts Market
CenterStage@NODA, 2315 N. Davidson St.
Saturday, noon - 8 p.m.: The second day of more than 70 artists displaying and selling their best work. www.facebook.com/AllArtsMarket
Handel’s Messiah
Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: The Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Symphony Chorus perform the timeless work. Tickets $29.50 - $84.50, www.charlottesymphony.org.
Parranda Navidena
Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St.
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.: The second annual Venezuelan Christmas celebration in Charlotte filled with fun traditions, live music and food. Admission $20/$25, www.ParrandaNavidena.us or 704-458-8072.
Wildcraft – Twig Stars
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2900 Rocky River Road
Sunday, 3 p.m.: Join to learn how to fashion stars out of twigs and twine for festive decorations. Must call 980-314-1119 to register.
Scrooge the Musical
Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews
Sunday, 7:30 p.m.: Like the musical film of the same name, Scrooge the Musical follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets $15 adults, $12 students/seniors, $10 children 10 and under. www.matthewsplayhouse.com
This story was originally published December 18, 2015 at 9:06 AM with the headline "Fun in Charlotte: Arts market, Handel’s Messiah, twig crafting and Scrooge."