Cider Carols
Kick off your holiday season with hot cocoa and cider, desserts and singing Christmas carols led by local recording artists. Bid on local artwork, event tickets and more through a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Hope Clinic for Women. Rocketown, 401 Sixth Ave. S., Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m.; $8 per person, $25 per family; 627-2791 or www.hopeclinicforwomen.org.
Creation Station
All ages can design a Christmas hanging. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $5; 890-2300 or www.discoverycenteronline.org.
Dinner and a Movie Benefit
Families can enjoy dinner, popcorn, drinks and a screening of The Polar Express. Proceeds benefit Camp Home, a summer camp in Columbia for children who have been injured by burns. Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 6 - 9:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 ages 18 and younger; www.beclourt.org.
Little Women
This play opens today at the Spring Hill Arts Center. Please see “On Stage.” LINK
FREE Madison Christmas Tree Lighting
Bring the family out for the flip of the switch on Madison’s Christmas Tree. Grounds of the Madison Public Library, 610 Gallatin Pike S.; 5:30 p.m.; 865-5400 or www.madisonrivergatechamber.com.
FREE Make It and Take It: Christmas Card Star Ornament
All ages can drop in and make a star ornaments from Christmas cards and glitter. Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 5 - 7 p.m.; 851-2250 or www.cityofgoodlettsville.org.
Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine with Elmo and Friends
Please see “Editor’s Picks.” LINK
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
This Star Bright Players production opens today at Freedom Middle School. Please see “On Stage.” LINK
SunTrust Classical Series: Rachmaninoff & Stravinsky
The Nashville Symphony performs “Symphony of Psalms” and “The Bells” with guest vocalists. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $35 - $105; 687-6400 or www.nashvillesymphony.org.
