Holiday Shows — What are your holiday traditions? Photo via Huntsville Ballet

My favorite thing to do in the month of December? Shows, shows and more shows. Since I was little, I’ve always loved going to see The Nutcracker—it has become a tradition. If you’re an art lover like me, here are five shows you must see for a taste of the arts in Huntsville. Read on.

1. Peace on Earth: A Holiday Spectacular

Voctave is a viral a cappella group that you have to see to believe. Thankfully, there’s an opporunity for that.

Their newest album, The Spirit of The Season is perfect to get you in the holiday spirit.

Date: Thursday, December 2
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: Tickets can be bought online
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2. A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol is a holiday classic. You don’t want to miss this festive December event. This production is put on by Fantasy Playhouse and is sure to melt even The Grinch’s heart.

Dates: December 3-5 + December 10-12
Times: Friday 7PM | Saturday-Sunday 1PM + 6PM
Location: Von Braun Center Playhouse | 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: Tickets can be bought online
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3. The Heritage Ringers

I’ve always loved the hand bells. If only I could play them…

While I wait for my hand bell skills, I’ll leave it up to the professionals. The Heritage Ringers will be providing the Huntsville community with a free concert. You can expect to hear some of your Christmas favorites.

Date: Monday, December 6
Time: 7PM
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church | 607 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL 35802
Tickets: This is a free event
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4. The Nutcracker

You didn’t think I would just tease you with The Nutcracker like that, did you?

Thanks to the Huntsville Ballet, you’ll be able The Nutcracker yourself.

Dates: December 10-12
Times: Friday 7:30PM | Saturday 2PM + 7:30PM | Sunday 1PM
Location: Von Braun Center Concert Hall | 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801
Tickets: Tickets can be bought online
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5. The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

Up until this point, you’ve been provided with great, family-friendly shows. This one is just for the adults, aged 18 and older.

Christmas time is busy and stressful—not only or you, but for reindeer, too. This is the opportunity for Santa’s reindeer to blow off some holiday steam and diss Santa a time or two.

Theater Huntsville will give you some good laughs.

Dates: December 17-18
Times: Friday 7PM | Saturday 2PM + 7PM
Location: Lowe Mill’s Studio Theater | 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Tickets: Tickets can be bought online.
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What shows did we miss, Huntsville? What are you looking forward to most? Tag us on social @thebamabuzz and let us know.