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Alivia Roberts stars as the Spanish Soloist in Tupelo Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.” It’s the Tupelo Ballet’s 30th anniversary performance of the classic holiday ballet. The show is Saturday. It’s general admission at the 2 p.m. performance, and reserved seating at the 7:30 p.m. performance. Both shows take place at the Tupelo High School Performing Arts Center. Tupelo Ballet will also have a boutique and bake sale at “The Nutcracker.” Tickets are $30/adults, $15/students and children and $20/seniors. For more, call (662) 844-1928 or visit tupeloballet.com. (C. Todd Sherman)
Tupelo Christmas parade set for Saturday morning
St. Nick himself will take a break from the North Pole to make an appearance at the 2012 Reed’s Tupelo Christmas parade.
The parade kicks off downtown at 10 a.m. Saturday. It’s free.
The Healthy Tupelo Taskforce will serve as the grand marshals, as the parade’s theme is “Have a Healthy Christmas.”
Call (662) 841-6598 for more.
Major League, City Lights, more to perform at Goodtime Charlie’s
Pop-punk bands Major League, City Lights, Turnover, Maker, Lions Lions, Carousel Kings and Of the Coast will rock at Goodtime Charlie’s tonight.
It’s a beard-themed show, so tickets are $10/advance or with a beard, or $12/at the door or without a beard.
Showtime is 7 p.m.
Call (662) 507-0442 for more.
BALDWYN
‘Dreaming of a White Christmas’ takes stage in Baldwyn this weekend
The Baldwyn Main Street Players will present their spin on the holiday classic “White Christmas” with “Dreaming of a White Christmas” this weekend.
The family-friendly musical takes the stage at Baldwyn High School’s auditorium tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $10.
Call (662) 231-0124 for more information.
Iuka
Masonic lodge hosts Breakfast with Santa
Pancakes, eggs and more are on the menu for the Iuka Mason Lodge’s Breakfast with Santa this weekend.
The event will take place at the Mineral Springs Park from 8-11 a.m. Saturday.
Santa will be available to meet the kids.
It’s free.
For more info, call (662) 423-6442.