Historical Society hosts warm 'Hearth' celebration

The annual LHS-NHS Talent Show will take place Friday, Dec. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Gillepsie Auditorium, 251 Waltham St.

For Za-Beth Robinson of Haverhill, a benefit for the Home for Little Wanderers is a “step” in the right direction.

A Lexington resident will join this year’s production of The Christmas Revels in Cambridge.

More than 20 Lexington children will perform in “It’s A Wonderful Life,” presented this December by the Lexington Players.

It seems like only yesterday, we were all standing in line at the supermarket, and glancing at the tabloids to stay entertained -- if looking a bit askance so our neighbors wouldn't see us doing it.

Jackie Bologna, 12, of Lexington, has landed the dream lead role of Clara along with Elizabeth Wisdom (Lily), 14, of Arlington, in separate casts of Boston Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”

The Master Singers of Lexington will mark their 40th anniversary season with a selection by Mozart.

The Lexington High School Music Department will present its Seasonal Concerts Dec. 10 and 17 in Gillespie Auditorium, 251 Waltham St. in Lexington. Snow dates are Dec. 11 and 18, respectively.

The holiday shopping season begins at the library Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Minuteman Regional High School, located at 758 Marrett Road in Lexington, will host the 19th annual “Breakfast with Santa” for Children’s Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8 to 11 a.m.

On a windy, wintery afternoon in downtown Fitchburg, there is a warm spot – a sprawling, colorful and more than slightly eclectic Rollstone Studio.

More than 20 people visited The Music Emporium Sunday for a flatpicking guitar workshop, taught by flatpicking virtuoso Steve Kaufman.

Alas, you can’t get a drink at Buckman Tavern. But you can stop by for many events in the coming days, all hosted by the Lexington Historical Society.

Six dancers from Lexington are performing in José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” from Dec. 5 through 21.

The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble will perform a program of Russian sacred and folk music at Lexington United Methodist Church Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Carol Shoupe was relieved when she successfully navigated the crowds and approached her condominium building just outside the center. When she found the road blocked and was told she would not be allowed to continue toward her home, she was concerned, but not immediately worried.

Watch the dancers strut their stuff

Sounds of Concord will be caroling in Concord, Lexington and Bedford this December and is inviting singers to join them.

The Lexington Players will present the James W. Rodgers hit, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” in December.

Messed-up families continue to reign as the troubled muses of many playwrights, novelists and short story writers.

A benefit is set for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 5 to 9 p.m. at Flatbread, 213 Burlington Road, Bedford, with 40 percent of pizza sales proceeds aiding the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Raffle available. For more information, call 781-275-8200.