Truman Capote's Christmas story highlights events happening in Brunswick this week
Brunswick Little Theatre
Brunswick Little Theatre will present a stage reading of "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote. It’s a largely autobiographical story which takes place in the 1930s about the relationship between a 7-year-old boy and an elderly eccentric woman who is his distant cousin. The story will be read by Brunswick Little Theatre's own Elizabeth Michaels, and Dan Doby, veteran television, film, and stage actor best known for his roles in "Guiding Light" and "Another World." The reading will be 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22. Tickets available at Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe St., Southport and online at Brunswick Little Theatre. The reading will be followed by performances by two choral groups, The Coastal Harmonizers and Cape Fear A Capella, and will end with an audience sing along of Christmas favorites by The Brunswick Little Theatre Voices. A raffle and silent auction is also part of the event. The theater is located at 8068 River Road, Southport.
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Museum of Coastal Carolina
The Museum of Coastal Carolina presents several programs in December.
The Sea Tales family program will be "I Saw Santa in North Carolina" by JD Green. at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. Santa and Mrs. Claus want to go on a vacation, but can someone as famous as Santa stay out of sight? Mrs. Claus suggests North Carolina and things don't quite go as planned. Participants can discover different regions of North Carolina through this fun story and a related activity.
Touch Tank feeding with staff and trained volunteer assistance, gently touch sea stars, urchins, anemones, conchs, horseshoe crabs, and hermit crabs. Also trained volunteers would feed the animals, participants will learn more about the sea creatures that call the museum home. The program is at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22.
Coastal Creations will be Fav Fish at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23. Can you guess the museum staff members’ and volunteers’ favorite fish? Participants will learn about the museum very important fish and complete a festive fish craft.
The museum is located at 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach.
Museum of Coastal Carolina's Festival of Trees
The Museum of Coastal Carolina will hold its fourth annual Festival of Trees through Sunday, Dec. 31. The enchanting trees will be decorated by area businesses and nonprofits. Visitors can also vote for and bid in a friendly competition on their favorite trees. The event is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $8 for ages 3-12. The museum is located at 21 E. Second St. in Ocean Isle Beach. Details: 910-579-1016 or visit www.museumplanetarium.org.
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This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: Brunswick County, NC events Dec. 19-24
