Arts & Eats

Embrace the magic of the season with A Christmas Carol at the Blackfriars Playhouse.

Charles Dickens' timeless tale of redemption and generosity follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true spirit of Christmas.

With each ghostly visit, Scrooge learns the value of kindness, community, and the joy of giving. This cherished production invites audiences to celebrate the warmth and wonder of the holidays in an intimate setting.

Make A Christmas Carol part of your holiday tradition this year.

https://americanshakespearecenter.com/

After the play, we willl walk over to Beyers Streett Bistro for a great dinner.

For this event, we will eat prior to the play due to the showtime.

Patrick loves his solitude. His life is calm, orderly and perfectly predictable until a snowstorm changes everything.

A charming comedy about companionship and loneliness, Snowbound uncovers how opposites sometimes connect in the most unexpected, warm ways. Expect snow, wine, pizza, tears and laughter in equal measure. 

https://www.silverlinetheatre.org/

With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time GRAMMY winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, PIPPIN is the story of a man’s journey to the extraordinary. The son of a king, Pippin is stuck between what is expected of him and the possibilities that forging his own path holds. His epic journey blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, in search of something greater than what he knows. PIPPIN explores themes of identity, purpose, and the joy that comes from breaking a few rules. Don’t miss this five-time Tony Award-winning musical that is sure to transport its audience to a new world! Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance.

https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2026/03/03-pippin.shtml

After the play, we willl have a delicious farm to table meal at Rocktown Kitchen.

https://rocktownkitchen.com/