Get in the spirit with Christmas movies and performances at Charlottesville's restored 1930's jewel of a theater, the
Paramount. Box Office Phone: 434- 979-1333
A Christmas Story - Saturday, December 8, 4 & 7 pm. Tickets available at the Box Office.
White Christmas - Sunday, December 9, 4 & 7 pm. Tickets available at the Box Office.
A Christmas Carol - Saturday, December 15, 3 & 7 pm. Tickets available at the Box Office.
Christmas At The Paramount - Friday, December 21, 8 pm. The Oratorio Society, an affiliate of the McIntire School of Music, will present its annual holiday concert. The family-friendly concert program will also include a selection of favorite holiday carols, including the rousing Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas/, a particular favorite of Musical Director L. Thomas Vining. Tickets available at the Box Office.
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Everything to meet your Holiday gift giving and decorating needs can be found at the Holiday City Market. Unique gifts and decorations that are handmade, homemade, or homegrown at City Hall Plaza at the East End of the Downtown Historic Mall. Every Friday and Saturday, 10 - 5 through Christmas. For more information, call 434-970-3260.
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Special Holiday tours at Monticello
Holiday Signature Tours offer visitors an intimate look at how the holidays were celebrated in Jefferson’s time, plus the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark. 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. Reserved tickets are required and can be purchased through the Monticello website or by calling 434- 984-9822.
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The Christmas Season will be celebrated at Ash Lawn-Highland with a variety of special events:
December 8 - 31 - The house will be decorated for the season with: Fresh Boxwood, Fruits, Holly, & More. Daily tours between 11 am and 5 pm.
December 26 & 27 - Sounds of the Season: A Holiday Concert. Afternoon performances of seasonal music followed by a tour of the Monroe house. Concert times: 4:30pm and 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 26 and 4:30 pm on Thursday, December 27. Reservations recommended. Ticket office phone - 434-293-9539.
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There are also several wineries near-by that are hosting some exciting holiday events as well:
DelFosse Vineyards and Winery is one of the newest wineries in Virginia located less than 30 minutes South of Charlottesville.
December 09, 2007 - Holiday Entertaining - Food and Wine Pairing Event from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. - Enjoy our new Food and Wine Pairing series of events. Holiday Food & Wine Pairing: Join Chef Ashley Hightower for a fun and tasty pairing of her gourmet, holiday party selections especially paired with award-winning Delfosse wines.
December 16, 2007 - Holiday Champagne Brunch from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. - Join us for our elegantly catered Champagne Holiday Brunch.
Afton Mountain Vineyards -December 8-9, 2007 - Come for barrel tasting at our Winter Open House. Sample our new releases and take a tour of the winery.
Oakencroft Winery- December 8-9, 2007 – Oakencroft Holiday Open House 11:00am - 5:00pm. Sample our premier Virginia wines. Info: 434-296-4188 x 21
White Hall Vineyards - December 15th & 16th: Dessert Wine Weekend. For more information call 434-823-8615.
