December 2011
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
December 1-17
Time: Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Stained Glass Theater, 830 E. High Street
Description: In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids– probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem– and the fun– when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on!
Contact Information: www.sgtmidmo.org
Cost: $7
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting
December 1
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Rotary Park on Bolivar Street
Description: December 1, join the mayor in kicking off the holiday season with the 4th annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting. There will be entertainment, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus at the event.
Contact Information: (573) 632-2820
Cost: Free
Living Windows
December 2
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Jefferson City
Description: A Jefferson City tradition for almost 20 years, Living Windows takes place downtown. Storefronts and windows come alive with dancers, singers, religious and holiday themes. Hayrides wind their way through the streets and Santa Claus makes his yearly visit to Hawthorn Bank. This year over 50 groups are participating in the event that will fill High Street from Jefferson Street to Adams Street for more than three blocks of entertainment. Enjoy refreshments, listen to carolers from the Central United Church of Christ choir and watch performances by Jefferson City Dance Academy at the Cole County Historical Society Museum Holiday Open House (109 Madison St).
Contact Information: Sam Bushman at (573) 634-7267
Cost: Free
Candlelight Tours
December 2-3
Time: 6:30 – 9 p.m. Friday, December 2, and from 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, December 3
Location: Governor’s Mansion
Description: Each Holiday Season the Governor’s Mansion is beautifully decorated and during this annual special the Governor and his wife personally great all of those who come to tour the Mansion. Many enjoy visiting during the holiday season, especially to see the Governor’s Mansion in its nighttime elegance.
Contact Information: (573) 751-0526
Cost: Free
Come to the Manger
December 2 & 3
Time: Friday, December 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4618 Henwick Lane, Jefferson City
Description: Celebrate the birth of our Savior by viewing a beautiful display of hundreds of nativity scenes. Everyone is welcome. Handicap accessible.
Contact Information: Sherrie Downs (573) 634-2690
Cost: Free
14th Annual Capital City Speed Skating Championships
December 3
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Washington Park Ice Arena
Description: The Washington Park Ice Arena will host the 14th annual Speed Skating Championships on Saturday, December 3. More than 60 skaters from all across Missouri, as well as from Oklahoma, Texas and Illinois, will compete in this unique event.
Contact Information: Missy Morarity at (573) 634-6580
Cost: Free
Jefferson City Christmas Parade
December 3
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Jefferson City
Description: Join Jefferson City in celebrating the holiday season with this year’s Christmas parade, sponsored by the Jefferson City Jaycees. See dozens of floats decorated in holiday themes, bands playing Christmas carols and more.
Contact Information: jcchristmasparade@hotmail.com
Cost: Free
“Alice in Wonderland” a mini musical for the family
December 3 & 4
Time: December 3 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. December 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Miller Performing Arts Center
Description: Directed by Wyn Riley to benefit Helias High School
Contact Information: for reservations call (573) 635-6139
Cost: Adults $12, Students $5
Sing We Now of Christmas
December 10
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: The Etta & Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center, 501 Madison Street
Description: The Jefferson City Cantorum presents “Sing We Now of Christmas” at the Miller Performing Arts Center. Come hear songs and carols of the season in Jefferson City’s finest concert hall. This is the Cantorum’s 44th year in performing for Jefferson City audiences. Songs for all ages. Don’t miss the joy and excitement of a LIVE performance in a great concert hall this Christmas season!
Tickets available from Cantorum members, Samuel’s Tuxedo, Hawthorn Bank East, or at Central Bank West.
Contact Information: (573) 893-5279, or visit www.angelfire.com/mo2/Cantorum
Cost: Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth ( 18 and under) $8 for senior citizens over 65), and a family ticket for $25 (3 -5)
74th Annual Capitol Caroling
December 13
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Missouri State Capitol Rotunda
Description: Few traditions are as joyous as the Jefferson City Public Schools Capitol Caroling event held each year at the Missouri Capitol Rotunda. This year marks the 74th annual presentation of Capitol Caroling in the Missouri State Capitol Rotunda by the Fine Arts departments at Jefferson City High School and Simonsen 9th Grade Center. Performances will include traditional holiday numbers and special selections. Seating in the rotunda is limited. Everyone attending should enter and exit through the south carriage doors only. The program will include performances by the Jefferson City High School Symphonic Band; High School Orchestra; Chorale; Simonsen Choirs and the JCHS Concert Choir. Media broadcasts of Capitol Caroling will be provided at a later date. This is a fragrance free event.
Contact Information: (573) 632-2820
Cost: Free
Holiday Happenings at Runge Nature Center
December 27-29
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. December 27th & 28th. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. December 29th.
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center, 330 Commerce Drive
Description: Bring your family and friends and enjoy a variety of activities, crafts, refreshments, and walks along the trails. We will explore and highlight the many gifts from Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife resources during Runge’s annual Open House. No reservations required.
Contact Information: Call Kathy Cavender at (573) 526-5544
Cost: Free
2011 Capital City Hoops Showcase
December 27-30
Time: Varies. Please visit http://jeffersoncitysports.org/siteRepository/276/userfiles/file/Showcase%20Preview11.pdf for more details.
Location: Jefferson City High School
Description: Events begin Tuesday the 27th with the Missouri National Guard Shootout. Six boys and six girls will play. Wednesday the 28th the youoth Basketball clinic begins at 10 a.m. The State Farm Holiday Hoops Invitational and the Mike Kehoe Great Eight Classic will be held December 28-30th. Finally, the Arrive Alive Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Shootout will be held Thursday the 29th at 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies. Visit http://jeffersoncitysports.org/siteRepository/276/userfiles/file/Showcase%20Preview11.pdf for more information.
2011 Bridal Show
December 29
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 West McCarty Street
Description: Make plans to attend this year’s premier wedding event. Brides can win a honeymoon trip to Cancun valued at $1,500 or a $1,000 gift certificate. Enter to win at the show!
Contact Information: (573) 645-3865 or (573) 761-0228
Cost: $3
New Year’s Jam – Youth Basketball Tournament
December 30-31
Time: The first games will begin as early as 5:00 pm on Friday and the last championship games will start at 7:00pm on Saturday.
Location: Helias High School, Blair Oaks & Trinity Lutheran Schools
Description: You are invited to the 1st annual New Year’s Jam youth basketball tournament. Quality officials, great facilities and excellent competition are just a few reasons to participate in this tournament.
Contact Information: visit http://www.mayb.com/data/386.pdf for more details or email midmobasketball@gmail.com
Cost: Adults $5 daily or $7 weekend pass (good at all gyms), Students (18 and under) $3 daily or $5 weekend pass, Children under five are admitted free
