Alabama NewsCenter — Can’t Miss Alabama: Light up the holidays with show-stopping performances

Scott Martin | December 9, 2022 @ 10:00 am

By Shirley Jackson

Mobile Symphony’s Cinematic Christmas salutes holiday movies
The Mobile Symphony Orchestra (MSO) invites holiday concertgoers to “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Saenger Theatre. The orchestra’s annual Christmas concert is a Gulf Coast family tradition, and this year’s performance features music from popular holiday movies: “White Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and more. Alabama Power is supporting the event. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 251-432-2010 or at the symphony box office.

Magic Christmas in Lights
Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Theodore will have its annual holiday light display through Wednesday, Jan. 4. Stroll throughout the 65-acre gardens estate just south of Theodore. Beer, wine and coffee with Irish cream will be available throughout the evening, as well as snacks, hot chocolate and s’mores. Magic Christmas in Lights will be open daily with extended hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bellingrath’s Magnolia Café will also serve holiday meals 4-8 p.m.

Choccolocco Park Festival of Lights in Oxford
Enjoy the beautiful one-mile drive-thru light show with more than a million lights and twinkling displays from the comfort of your vehicle. Festival of Lights will also feature Santa’s Village with lots of fun activities, vendors and outdoor skating. The village offers synthetic-ice skating, food vendors, merchandise, inflatables, photos with Santa and hot apple cider. The festival is open nightly through Christmas Eve 5-10 p.m. For a smoother holiday experience, purchase tickets online at oxfordfestivaloflights.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate. The venue is at 954 Leon Smith Parkway.

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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.