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Episode #1191 - December 1st, 2021
One of the more recent holiday classics is the movie "Elf". For the first time, La Porte will be hosting a drive through lights festival at the La Porte County Fairgrounds and Event Center. Music is a big part of the holidays, and on Saturday, December 10th the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present their 27th annual Holiday at the Pops concert. Holiday at the Pops
Original Airdate: December 01, 2021

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    Twin City Players presents \"Elf the Musical\"
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    December 3rd thru 19th
    600 W Glenlord Road St. Joseph, MI 49085

    One of the more recent holiday classics is the movie "Elf". December 3rd thru the 19th the Twin City Players are bringing this classic to the stage with "Elf the Musical". Kelly is joined by the director and some of the cast to to find out how they are bringing this story to life, and the challenges of playing such well known characters. Visit their website for ticket and show information.

    https://www.twincityplayers.org/

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    Magic of Lights - La Porte
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    La Porte County Fairgrounds
    Nov. 19th - Jan. 2nd

    For the first time, La Porte will be hosting a drive through lights festival at the La Porte County Fairgrounds and Event Center. There will be around a million lights that grab your attention along the mile and a half route that you can enjoy from the warmth of your car. Courtney had a chance to talk to Suzi Carpenter to find out how La Porte became one of 20 locations around the country to host this magical light show.

    Visit their website for more information. https://lpfairgrounds.com/

    Guests

    1. Suzi CarpenterDirector of Business & EventsFairgrounds Management & Events Corp.

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    Wellfield Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights 2021
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    Wellfield Botanic Gardens
    Elkhart, IN
    Nov. 26th thru Dec. 26th

    One of the favorite things about the holidays for many families is getting out to see all of the wonderful displays of lights. Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart has a growing tradition of presenting a very beautiful light display that you can experience while walking through the gardens on their half mile pathway. Executive Director Eric Garton shares with Dave how it takes a team of volunteers to make this happen.

    Find ticket and event info on their website. https://wellfieldgardens.org/winter-wonderland-holiday-lights-2021/

    Guests

    1. Eric GartonExecutive DirectorWellfield Botanic Gardens

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    Holiday at the Pops
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    La Porte County Symphony Orchestra
    Saturday, December 10th @ 7:00pm CST

    Music is a big part of the holidays, and on Saturday, December 10th the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will present their 27th annual Holiday at the Pops concert. Dr. Carolyn Watson and Chuck Steck will be sharing the Conducting duties and are excited to be presenting this traditional concert in front of a live audience again this year. Get more info on their website.

    Guests

    1. Dr. Carolyn WatsonMusic DirectorLa Porte County Symphony Orchestra
    2. Chuck SteckAssociate Director

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