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All Aboard!Amidst the hustle and bustle of shopping lists and long linesduring the holidays, the magic of the season can often be lost.Joining in the Christmas spirit is made easy by the NationalRailroad Museum in Green Bay with an event featuring ThePolar Express, a children’s story written by Chris Van Allsburg.Gather the entire family for a traditional Christmas adventurethat will make you realize how much you truly believe in SantaClaus.The classic tale of a famous train will come alive with a dramaticreading and special train ride to the North Pole in the museum.Listen to the story of a doubting young boy who takes anextraordinary ride on the Polar Express to discover the magicof the holidays for those who believe. While you listen, youcan sip delicious hot cocoa “as thick and rich as meltedchocolate bars.”Share in this journey with the PolarExpress at the National RailroadMuseum and become enchanted bythe wonder of the holiday season.Escape the Black Friday crush byattending this magical eventNovember 25–27 or againDecember 1–4. Show times are3, 5 & 7pm. Reservations arerequired and tickets are on sale now.Order online or during normalbusiness hours.For more information, call 437-7623.2, 7, 9, 14, 16,21, 23, 28, 30 Nutcracker in theCastle Candlelight ToursThe Nutcracker story unfolds in The Paine Castle w/historic rooms elaborately decorated as fantasticscenes of the beloved ballet. 4–7pm. Paine ArtCenter & Gardens, Oshkosh. 235–6903.2–11 Old World Christmas MarketExperience the joy of a traditional Christmas Marketw/ hard–carved products, blown–glass ornaments &delectable food. 10am–5pm. The Osthoff Resort,Elkhart Lake. 888–849–9543.2 St. Norbert College Festival of Christmas7:30–8:30pm. Walter Theatre, De Pere. 403–3112.— By Taylor Maccoux2 & 3 Festival ofChristmasA celebration of seasonalfavorites by Lakeshore WindEnsemble. 7:30–9pm. CapitolCivic Centre, Manitowoc.683–2184.2–4, 9–11 & 16–18 I Hate ChristmasBy Marty Duhatschek. 7pm.Rebel Alliance Theatre,Omro. 426–8580.2 YWCA Holiday GalaJoin us for an elegant dinner,live entertainment & adazzling silent auction tobenefit the women & childrenserved by the programs ofYWCA Green Bay-De Pere.6–10pm. Oneida Golf andCountry Club, Green Bay.432-5581.3 Chilton’s AnnualChristmas House WalkThis year’s walk is alsofeaturing the EbenezerChurch Cookie & CandyWalk. 11am–4pm. Chilton.418-1675.3 Cinderella 7UWFox Theatre & TheMissoula Children's Theatrepresents an enchantingmusical that’s an originaladaptation of the classic fairytale. Curtain at 1 & 3pm.UWFox ValleyCommunication Arts Center,Menasha. 832–2646.3 Winter Songs & Holidays w/ Tim GrimmAward winning songwriter & actor presents awonderful holiday treat. 3pm. Navarino NatureCenter, Shiocton. 715–758–6999.3 Children’s Christmas Gift Workshop Kids will leave w/ 6 gifts wrapped & ready to go. Hotcocoa & cookies will be provided. 9–11:30am &1–3:30pm. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Menasha.720–9349.3 Holiday of Wonder: Santa LandVisit Santa & Mrs. Claus in New London’s GrandCinema Theatre. Santa will have a special treat foreach child. 10am–12pm. Grand Cinema Theatre.982–5822.TO OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERSPERFORMING THE NUTCRACKERTHIS HOLIDAY SEASON!Valley Academy for the Artsat The Paine Art Center, OshkoshNov. 18–Jan. 8Mirror Image Dance Academyat Kaukauna High School • Dec. 2 & 3Northeastern Wisconsin DanceOrganization at Meyer Theater,Green Bay • Dec. 9–11Makaroff Youth Balletat Lawrence University’s StansburyTheater, Appleton • Dec. 10 & 11Jean Wolfmeyer School ofDance at Capitol Civic Center,Manitowoc • Dec. 16–18Visit www.danceofappleton.comfor more information.225 EAST COLLEGE AVENUEDOWNTOWN APPLETON920.749.0305FOX CITIES Magazine21