Continue to celebrate the holiday season nightly with the annual Community Holiday Light Show at Ballou Park and the Chrismons Tree viewing. On Friday, see Donna Strother Deekens in concert. The Magic of Christmas Stage Spectacular continues Saturday.
Below is more information on these events:
COMMUNITY HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
When: Through Sunday, Dec. 27 (multiple times, see below)
Where: Ballou Park, 760 West Main St.
Danville Parks and Recreation presents the second annual Community Holiday Light Show. The show is a drive-through event that continues through Sunday, Dec. 27 (closed on Dec. 24). On Mondays through Thursdays, the event opens at 6 p.m. and closes at 9 p.m. On Fridays through Sundays, the show opens at 6 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Last year, more than 1,000 cars carrying approximately 3,500 people visited the park for the light show, which earned an award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society for best new special event. The show is made up entirely of displays created by the community. The event also includes the Children's Village, which is included in the price of admission, and will be open until 9 p.m. through December 23. During the two-week event, the public will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorite display. A donation will be made to the winner’s choice of non-profit. The show itself is manned by volunteer groups, who earn a portion of the gate the night in which they work directing traffic through the park. Cost: $7 per vehicle. For more information, call the Danville Welcome Center at 793-4636 or visit www.playdanvilleva.com
CHRISMONS TREE VIEWING
When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Daily through Sunday, Dec. 27
Where: Ascension Lutheran Church, 314 West Main St.
The Chrismons tradition began here in Danville in 1957. See the 20-foot tree and hear the story of Christmas explained through the uniquely beautiful ornaments. Groups may schedule day visits by calling 792-5795. Parking is available in the lot on the left side of the church at the back. Front entrance is accessible. Cost: Free. For more information, call 792-5795 or visit http://www.chrismon.org/
DONNA STROTHER DEEKENS CONCERT
When: 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 18
Where: The Historic North Theatre, 629 North Main St.
Donna Strother Deekens will be singing and talking about her days playing the role of the “Snow Queen” with “The Real Santa” from 1971 to 1989 at the Miller & Rhoads downtown department store in Richmond and from 1990-1991 at Thalhimers. She is the author of four books: “Christmas at Miller & Rhoads: Memoirs of a Snow Queen,” “Santaland: A Miller & Rhoads Christmas,” “Virginia’s Legendary Santa Trains” (co-authored with Doug Riddell), and “The Real Santa of Miller & Rhoads: The Extraordinary Life of Bill Strother.” She will be signing books after her show followed by a Christmas film. Cost: Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. For more information, call (434) 793-SHOW (7469) or visit www.TheNorthTheatre.com/
MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS STAGE SPECTACULAR
When: Multiple dates and times, see below
Where: The Historic North Theatre, 629 North Main St.
Be amazed by celebrity magician and world champion illusionist Wayne Alan as he presents an exciting yet heart-warming magic and illusion show themed around Christmas. This show is full of family fun, with not only amazing magic, but also great music that includes many of your favorite sacred and secular holiday songs. Evening performances at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, and Saturday, Dec. 26. Matinees at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27. Cost: Adults $20 and $15, children 12 and under $10. For more information, call (434) 793-SHOW (7469) or visit www.TheNorthTheatre.com/