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Christmas 2009 in Miami

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Miami is a beautiful place to spend the holidays - that is, if you are okay with a Christmas that isn't white, or maybe not even chilly. The weather in Miami in very mild in December, compared with other parts of the country. If you will in town this month, there are plenty of ways to get into the holiday mood and celebrate the season.

THEATRE

Another Night Before Christmas
December 2-27, 2009
Actors Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables
A play about the dilemmas and joys of the holiday season.

DANCE

Miami Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 4, 2009 at 7:30 pm Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Miami

Thomas Armour Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Miami-Dade County Auditorium, Downtown Miami

Artistic Dance Theater Presents The Nutcracker
December 18, 2009
Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Miami

Miami City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
December 18-23, 2009
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown Miami

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida: The Nutcracker
December 19-20, 2009
Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, North Miami Beach

St. Petersburg Classic Ballet: The Nutcracker
December 20, 2009
Miami-Dade County Auditorium, Little Havana

MUSIC

Handel's Messiah
December 4, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Trinity Cathedral, Miami
The Master Chorale of South Florida presents this popular concert. More shows to be held in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.

Holiday Under the Stars
December 5, 2009 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Deering Estate, Cutler Ridge
An annual outdoor holiday concert at Deering Estate.

Holiday Music in the Garden
December 6, 2009 from 6:00 pm to Midnight
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables
Annual holiday celebration featuring live music in the Garden House.

Holidays with Sweet Honey in the Rock
December 11, 2009
Adrienne Arsht Center, Downtown Miami
The popular African-American all-female vocal ensemble performs an inspirational and fun holiday concert.

You Bet Your Brass / MGMC Holiday Concert Matinee
December 19-20, 2009
Temple Emmanu-El, Miami Beach
Miami Gay Men's Chorus presents this holiday concert.

CAROLING

Caroling Competition
December 2-6, 2009
Coral Gables
Features 30 Miami-Dade middle and senior high schools participating in this musical competition.

FEASTS FOR THE EYES

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Deering Estate
December 4, 2009 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Deering Estate, Cutler Ridge
The Deering Estate kicks off their Holiday Season of Events with this annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

JUST FOR KIDS

Santa's Enchanted Forest
November 5, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Tropical Park, West Miami
Experience this Christmas wonderland anytime from early November through early January.

Story Time with Santa at Deering Estate
December 12 & 19, 2009 from 10:00 am - Noon
Deering Estate, Cutler Ridge
The Deering Estate welcomes guests of all ages for story time with Santa, plus arts and crafts.

Winter Nights & Lights
December 19, 2009 - January 2, 2010
Miami Seaquarium, Key Biscayne
This annual holiday extravaganza transforms Miami Seaquarium into a Winter Wonderland.

Winter Wonder Island
December 19, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Jungle Island, Miami
Jungle Island gets into the holiday season with a magical snowfall, ice skating, photos with Santa, and holiday-themed shows.

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