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A CHRISTMAS STORY
HOUSE MARKS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF
“A Christmas Story” 25th Anniversary
Celebration & Convention to take place
Nov. 28-29
The beloved holiday classic and
family-favorite film “A Christmas Story” celebrates its
25th anniversary this November. To mark this
special milestone, A Christmas Story House & Museum
presents “A Christmas Story” 25th Anniversary
Celebration & Convention on Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving
weekend) in Cleveland. The event features a reunion of
actors from the movie.
Brian
Jones, owner of A Christmas Story House, encourages all
fans to come to this quarter-century celebration since
future conventions may not occur on an annual basis.
“After four years of consecutive conventions, A
Christmas Story House & Museum is going to take a couple
years break from hosting ‘A Christmas Story’
Convention,” Jones said. “This will be your last chance
for awhile to see the actors and revel in the all the
events of the convention weekend. We have pulled out all
the stops to make this year's convention that much more
memorable.”
For more information on “A Christmas Story” 25th
Anniversary Celebration & Convention,” including a
schedule of events, hotel packages and convention
tickets, visit
www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com. |
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Christmas Tree
Adventure
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Christmas Tree Adventure - Reservations Recommended
Yes, it's that time again ... heavy jackets, hats,
scarves, but like tradition has it, there is something
to look forward to and that's taking the train and
trolley to Heritage Farms to pick out your beautiful
Christmas Tree. You can cut the tree your self or pick
one out that is already cut. The staff then tags it,
bags it, and it's on the train with you, no worries!
During your stay in Peninsula you can also treat
yourself to lunch at one of the local restaurants. This
trip will run the last weekend in November and the first
2 weekends in December. Fee: $25 for adults, $20 for
seniors (65+), $12 for children (3-12). Departure is
from Rockside Station at 10:15 am on November 29 & 30,
2008.
For More information and to buy ticket visit:
http://cvsr.com |
November 29 - November 30
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November 29-30
Dec. 6-7, 11-14, 18-23 and 26-28
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"Mark Klaus'
Hollywood Christmas Movieland"
Presented by Lolly
the Trolley
Yes, that’s really his name! Mark’s passion for all
things Christmas combined with his skills as a master
sculptor, Christmas Ornament creator and set designer
creates an attraction for all ages.
This walk-through series of professional displays will
feature hundreds of authentic props, costumes and
production still photographs, with special video
excerpts from many of your favorite Christmas movies
including “The Grinch That Stole Christmas”, “Elf”,
“Jingle All The Way”, “Santa Claus: The Movie” and many
others. This is the only place you will see the 16’ tall
Grinch sleigh! You will also see toys from the 50’s,
60’s and 70’s in the “I had that toy!” exhibit.
Nostalgia reigns when you look at vintage toy
commercials, old TV specials and a 1960’s era Mold-A-Rama
toy machine that will make you a toy right in front of
your eyes! And to top it all off, it might even be
snowing inside the building!! Our return to the
Powerhouse will take us through the magical annual
lighting display in Independence, Ohio as an added
treat.
• Departure Time: 7:30 PM (2 hours long) from the
Powerhouse at Nautica
Reservations required for all tours.
Call 216-771-4484 or 1-800-848-0173
Press “0” for a friendly voice!
http://www.lollytrolley.com/holiday.htm |
The Nutcracker
Beginning Thanksgiving Weekend, Ballet Theatre of Ohio
will return to the Akron Civic Theatre to present seven
public performances of The Nutcracker. Voted Akron's #1
Holiday Show by Akron Beacon Journal readers, this
classic has become a treasured holiday tradition for
families of all ages. If you haven't seen BTO's version,
treat your family to, " BTO's "Nutcracker" is a holiday
"must do." That's because the production levels in
Artistic Director Christine Meneer's version - as well
as her engaging choreography - capture the audience and
transport it for a couple of hours into a magical,
wonderful, escapist wonderland." - Roger Durbin, West
Side Leader
Performance Times:
November 29, 2:00pm and 7:00pm
November 30, 2:00pm
December 5, 7:00pm
December 6, 2:00pm and 7:00pm
December 7, 2:00pm
http://www.ballettheatreohio.org |
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(photo courtesy of A Christmas Story
House)
November 28 - December 21 |
A CHRISTMAS STORY
NOV 28 - DEC 21, 2008 • BOLTON THEATRE
Join Ralphie Parker in his quest for the “Holy Grail of
Christmas presents”—an official Red Ryder
carbine-action, 200-shot range model air rifle with a
compass in the stock and a thing which tells time.
Based
on the movie filmed in Cleveland, this classic holiday
comedy is a funny and sweet tale of growing up in the
1940s. A night at the theatre for the whole family!
Cleveland Playhouse
8500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
216-795-7000
www.clevelandplayhouse.com |
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Local
Craft Fairs
and Bazaars
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"The Ladies of Sagamore Book Club"
Book List
(Founded November 1997)
Current read:
The Seamstress
by
Frances De Pontes Peebles
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Tree Lighting
Ceremonies
November 24
LIGHT UP YOUR NIGHT 12th Annual Festival of Trees Lighting
Ceremony
Cleveland Play House
8500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!! |
6:00
to
8:00 pm |
November 26
City of Bedford
Bedford Commons |
6:00 pm |
November 27
Holiday Lighting Ceremony,
Lock 3 Park, Akron 330.375.2877,
www.lock3live.com
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7:00 pm |
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November 29
25th Annual Winterfest
Downtown
Cleveland Ohio
Carriage Parade and Tree Lighting
www.cleveland.com
/winterfest |
6:00 to 7:30 pm |
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Holiday Light Displays |
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Blossom Music Center
3rd Annual Blossom Holiday Lightening Festival
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
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Country Lights
Dec. 5- 23
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
440.256.2122
www.lakemetroparks.com
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Lake Anna Park
Gazebo
Each of the corners of Lake Anna is decorated with a
particular lighting theme which includes Charles Dickens, children
and gardening, Sun-Thu dusk-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat dusk-11 pm,
330.848.6653,
www.cityofbarberton.com |
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Holiday Lights
Carlisle Visitor Center
November 28, 2008 -
December 30, 2008
Sun-Thur 6pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm
12882 Diagonal Road
LaGrange, Ohio 44050
440-458-5121
Thousands of lights inside and around the Visitors Center. Please
bring a non-perishable food item.
More Information:
http://www.loraincounty
metroparks.com
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Made in Ohio
Products
and
Local Farmer's Markets
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
(Submitted by our readers)
When we were growing up our parents would have all the crazy
relatives over and we couldn't wait until they were gone. Our
grandfather would always serve a Hungarian smoked sausage.
Pork and sauerkraut for good luck in the coming year, it's our
German family tradition.
When I was growing up we would always have seafood Christmas Eve and
ham Christmas Day.
Christmas Caroling and Hot Chocolate by the fire when we got home.
We used to always go to see lights at a private home in Cleveland.
They were unbelievable.
Watching Miracle of 34th Street (original version)
Waiting to see the end of the Macy Day Parade knowing Santa was
coming and we could eat dinner.
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