Holidays at The Woodruff Arts Center

It's the most wonderful time of the year at The Woodruff Arts Center! This holiday season is filled with time-honored traditions such as A Christmas Carol at the ALLIANCE THEATRE, a new and exciting Family Holiday Special concert at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art and a special CREATE ATL holiday-themed Free Family Festival. Guests of all ages will delight in memorable holiday traditions and exciting experiences hosted at The Woodruff Arts Center. Visit woodruffcenter.org/holidays or call the Box Office at 404.733.5000 to purchase tickets and learn more.

ALLIANCE THEATRE's Broadway-scale production of A Christmas Carol is a can't-miss event that will leave lasting holiday memories for those who are seeing the show again or for the very first time. For those ready to begin the festivities early, A Christmas Carol will open on the Alliance Stage in November for the 27th year in a row! Looking to spice up your holiday traditions at the theatre? Courtenay's Cabaret: Home for the Holidays features a live band with Atlanta favorite Courtenay Collins singing holiday classics and new favorites with the wit and Southern charm that has won her fans from Atlanta to New York City. The production crew has even added an on-stage bar for those who can't miss a moment of the show! To learn more about the holiday-themed offerings at the ALLIANCE THEATRE and purchase tickets for upcoming performances, visit woodruffcenter.org/holidays.

The holidays are a perfect time to experience the music and talent of the Grammy® Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.A Family Holiday Special is the quintessential holiday sing-along with Christmas classics for the whole family. Dance along to music from TheNutcracker, join in the sing-along and have a holly jolly Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Rumor has it that Santa will even make an appearance! Please note that this is a popular, ticketed event taking place during the CREATE ATL Free Family Festival; pre-register for the Festival and tickets for free online at woodruffcreateATL.org. The holiday celebrations get even merrier in December -Christmas with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will feature everyone's favorite Christmas carols and hymns sung by the Chorus and special guests, the Gwinnett Young Singers. The Morehouse College Glee Club will also perform their holiday signature piece, Betelehemu. Looking for a holiday extravaganza? A Very Merry Holiday POPS is the perfect annual holiday event, featuring Santa and his reindeer along with incredible vocalists and the full orchestra. View a full list of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra holiday season performances and purchase tickets for upcoming events at woodruffcenter.org/holidays.

The High Museum of Art's December happenings entertain and inspire visitors to create their own masterpieces this holiday season. The High's monthly First Fridays will include a handmade wrapping paper workshop, gingerbread houses designed by Atlanta artists, holiday karaoke and more! Friday Jazz in the Atrium will feature the sounds of renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator Dr. Dwight Andrews. On December 11, the High offers free admission to all guests for Second Sunday, which features family-fun activities and performances from 1 - 4 PM. From December 26 - 31, the High will host storytimes and art-making activities each day from 1 - 4 PM for Winter Art Break. Throughout December, visitors may also donate a new children's book or purchase one in the gift shop to be donated to the High's book drive to benefit metro Atlanta's Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers. Learn more about holiday happenings and purchase tickets for special High Museum of Art events at high.org/holidays.

The Woodruff Arts Center's seventh Free Family Festival will take place on November 27 from 1 - 4 PM as part of the CREATE ATL: Family Fun at The Woodruff Arts Center initiative. This incredibly special holiday-themed festival will feature family-oriented programming led by the ALLIANCE THEATRE, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art. Families will enjoy exclusive performances of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra music and Atlanta Ballet Youth Ensemble dances from The Nutcracker, learn about multicultural holiday traditions through art-making and storytelling and even meet Santa's reindeer! Families who pre-register online will receive their choice between a FREE PERFORMANCE of ALLIANCE THEATRE's A Christmas Carol or Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Family Holiday Special while supplies last. Register for free tickets at woodruffcreateATL.org.

Founded in 1968, the ALLIANCE THEATRE has become the leading producing theatre in the Southeast, creating the powerful experience of shared theatre for diverse people. The Alliance values excellence, pursued with integrity and creativity, and achieved through collaboration. Reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually, the Alliance delivers powerful programming that challenges adult and youth audiences to think critically and care deeply. Under the leadership of Susan V. Booth, Jennings Hertz Artistic Director, the ALLIANCE THEATRE received the Regional Theatre Tony Award in recognition of sustained excellence in programming, education and community engagement. alliancetheatre.org

Beginning its 72nd season, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra continues to affirm its position as one of America's leading orchestras with excellent live performances, renowned guest artist features and engaging education initiatives. As a cornerstone for artistic development in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs a full schedule of more than 150 concerts, including educational and community concerts, each year for a combined audience of more than half a million. atlantasymphony.org

The High is the leading art museum in the southeastern United States. With more than 15,000 works of art in its Permanent Collection, the High Museum of Art has an extensive anthology of 19th- and 20th-century American art; a substantial collection of historical and contemporary decorative arts and design; significant holdings of European paintings; a growing collection of African American art; and burgeoning collections of modern and contemporary art, photography, folk and self-taught art and African art. The High is also dedicated to supporting and collecting works by Southern artists. Through its education department, the High offers programs and experiences that engage visitors with the world of art, the lives of artists and the creative process. For more information about the High, visit high.org.

The Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Ga. is one of the largest arts centers in the world, home to the Tony Award-winning ALLIANCE THEATRE, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. One of the only arts venues in the United States to offer both visual and performing arts on a single campus, The Woodruff produces outstanding theater, music and exhibitions for nearly one million patrons each year. Through The Combined efforts of the Alliance, the ASO and the High, The Woodruff also offers remarkable educational programming, with close to 200,000 students taking part annually, making The Woodruff the largest arts educator in Georgia. woodruffcenter.org

CREATE ATL is sponsored by a $6.6 million dollar grant by the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation, which is part of the family of foundations that also includes the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation. The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation is an independent private foundation that invests primarily in education, arts and culture. woodruffcreateATL.org