Free Holiday Festivities Offered At Wintergarden Wonderland at the Schuster Center

Victoria Theatre Association presents The Kettering Health Network Wintergarden Wonderland slated to kick off Friday, November 26, 2010 - January 2, 2011 just in time for the Dayton Holiday Festival in downtown Dayton. Free, family-friendly activities are offered at the Schuster Center throughout the holiday season, including beloved Dayton-area traditions, music, crafts and more! Make lasting memories with your loved ones by participating in the numerous events Wintergarden Wonderland has to offer.

Kettering Health Network's Wintergarden Wonderland is an annual Holiday gift to the community from Victoria Theatre Association and the Arts Center Foundation. It is provided FREE OF CHARGE to the Dayton community. Kettering Health Network's Wintergarden Wonderland receives support from Kettering Health Network, Fifth Third Bank, LINC Mechanical LLC, Dayton International Airport, Mike-sells' Potato Chip Company, the Ohio Arts Council and Montgomery County.
Wintergarden Wonderland proves to be a success year after year and is a part of many families' holiday traditions. Make your holiday season cheerful and create valuable memories with a trip to downtown Dayton!

For additional information on these events and others, visit www.victoriatheatre.com/wintergarden-wonderland
2010 Wintergarden Wonderland Events
The legendary Rike's Christmas Windows

One of the Holiday Festivals' most popular downtown holiday experiences is the Rike's Christmas Window displays in the Schuster Center which open for public viewing on Wednesday, November 24th. The displays, which first appeared in the windows of the NCR offices in New York City in 1943, will delight children of all ages. Don't miss out on this magnificent presentation of dancing elves, Santa Claus, and Christmas cheer.

November 24, 2010 to January 2, 2011- Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless a private event is being held at the Schuster Center. The Wintergarden will also be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Junior League of Dayton's Holiday Hunt

Don't miss this free downtown scavenger hunt for kids! Start at the Junior League tent on Courthouse Square, where you'll receive your map and instructions. Then follow the hunt to downtown locations to receive prizes!
· Friday, November 26, 2010 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Courthouse Square

Schuster Center Broadway Children's Choir and Dayton Children's Parade

Deck the halls with joyous voices comprised of the Schuster Center Broadway Children's Choir as they lead the 2010 Dayton Children's Parade! Groove to your favorite holiday tunes and enjoy the assortment of holiday floats as they travel through downtown Dayton. The parade begins immediately after the Christmas Tree at Courthouse Square is illuminated (which occurs at approximately 7:45p.m.) Come early to hear both the Schuster Center Broadway Children's Choir and the Schuster Center Celebration Choir sing on stage in Courthouse Square! Be sure to wave at "Mooseltoe", our favorite moose, who will be onstage December 4 and 5, in the PNC Family Series presentation of Mooseltoe the Moosical!

Santa's Secret
"Hermie the Elf" is back to help the young and young-at-heart with the Santa's Secret contest. Santa has once again hidden something special in each of the Wintergarden Wonderland Windows. Each window has this secret in common. Look carefully at each window and identify Santa's Secret, fill out a form and drop it in the box. The winner will be drawn from the box on December 23, 2010 and will receive a Family Four-Pack of tickets to PNC Family Series for the rest of the season. The winner of the contest will be contacted after January 1, 2011.
The Tike's Shop and Visits with Santa!

Children of all ages get the chance to be real customers at the Tike Shop! While at the Shop, children can browse through a large variety of goodies and with some assistance from Santa's elves and purchase inexpensive Christmas gifts for their family and loved ones. This is a great opportunity for children to gain experience making decisions, while also dealing with money. There is also face painting every Saturday and Sunday! The Tike's Shop is located in the Berry Room near the Ludlow Street entrance to the Schuster Center. Sales from the Tike's Shop benefits Miami Valley Youth Career Services and youth in the Dayton area.

Tike's Shop Hours Face-Painting Santa's Hours

Friday, November 26, 2010- 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CLOSED 4:00 p.m. -7:45 p.m.
Saturday, November 27, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 28, 2010- 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 4, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 5, 2010- 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 11, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 12, 2010- 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, December 13, 2010 CLOSED CLOSED AT NORTH POLE
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 CLOSED CLOSED AT NORTH POLE
Wednesday, December 15, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED AT NORTH POLE
Thursday, December 16, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED AT NORTH POLE
Friday, December 17, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED AT NORTH POLE
Saturday, December 18, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 19, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, December 20, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p. m.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CLOSED 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 23, 2010- 10:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. CLOSED 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fun-days at the Schuster Center

Beginning November 28th, families experience a variety of holiday fun at the Schuster Center. Local artists from the K12 Gallery will assist children in making holiday ornaments free of charge on the 3rd floor of the Schuster Center, above the Grand Staircase. Entertainment is everywhere on the DP&L Stage with concerts and performances by Miami Valley Music Men, the Chinese Youth Orchestra and the Schuster Center Celebration Choir, just to name a few, every weekend beginning November 28th through December 19. Each day is filled with fun for the whole family

Sunday, November 28, 2010
Ornament-making 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Schuster Center
UD New Horizons Concert Band 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. DP&L Stage
The Brothers & Co. Entertainers 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. DP&L Stage

Saturday, December 4, 2010
Ornament-making 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Schuster Center
Raw Expressions 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
The Dayton Tap Company 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Schuster Center Celebration Choir 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Chinese Youth Orchestra 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DP&L Stage

Sunday, December 5, 2010
Ornament-making 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Schuster Center
Lauren Brenner 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Michael and Sandy Bashaw 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Centerville Community Choir 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Miami Valley Music Men 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DP&L Stage

Sunday, December 12, 2010
Ornament-making 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Schuster Center
Amber Harris 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Live Your Dream 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Schuster Center Broadway Children's Choir 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Classy Ladies 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DP&L Stage

December 19, 2010
Ornament-making 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 3rd Floor, Schuster Center
Contar con amore 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Opus 4 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Oakwood Accordion Band 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. DP&L Stage
Kettering Civic Band 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. DP&L Stage

Uno's Pizza with Santa
Tell Santa your Christmas wishes and enjoy some pizza at Uno Chicago Grill!
· Saturdays, December 4, 11, 18 - 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. visit with Santa, 11:00 a.m. lunch

There are many other wonderful holiday activities taking place throughout downtown Dayton, as part of the Downtown Dayton Partnership's Holiday Festival. Additional information is available online on the Downtown Dayton Partnership's Holiday in the City page

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association's entire 2010-2011 season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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