A Christmas Cabaret St. Petersburg Opera vocalists Phoenix Gayles, Michelle Rego, Stephen Mollica and Rimas Karnavicius, pianist Allan Armstrong and SPO Artistic Director Mark Sforzini present "sizzling quartet arrangements" of "Mister Santa," "Carol of the Bells" and "Do You Hear What I Hear," solos like "Ave Maria" and "O Holy Night," and arias from Handel’s "Messiah," along with traditional Christmas carols. Visit americanstage.org for more info. Dec. 18-20, 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m. Sun. "Pay what you can" admission. American Stage, 163 Third St. N., St. Petersburg.
A Garland of Christmas Cheer Who couldn't use a little extra cheer? The St. Petersburg College Madrigalians student choral ensemble provide just that at tonight's holiday concert, with a reception to follow. Now bring us some figgy pudding! Visit spcollege.edu/museum for more info. Fri., Dec. 18, 7:30-9 p.m. $6. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Holiday Happenings in Palm Harbor The community is invited to donate a gift to the toy drive for local low-income kids at the Holiday Dinner and Dance — remember to BYOB, too! (Fri., Dec. 18, 508 p.m.). Call 727-771-6000 for more info. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor.
The Broadway Kids The CCC's children's theater group perform seasonal songs along with improv skits and original choreography, accompanied by the chamber music students on harp, piano and clarinet. Visit carrollwoodcenter.org for more info. Sat., Dec. 19, 1 p.m. $5. Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Rd., Tampa.
Brunch with Santa Before the Man in Red gets started on his busy holiday schedule, he stops in for a few photos, a bit of brunch (there better be cookies and milk, or he might put you on the naughty list), and kid's activities with the elves. Preregister by contacting emcnaughton@dunedinfl.net or visiting the community center. Sat., Dec. 19, 10 a.m. $5. Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin.
Christmas with the Boys The Choirboys of the Florida Boychoir perform a free concert from the English and German cathedral traditions, with a special rendition of Behold A Star From Jacob Shining from Mendelssohn's unfinished oratorio, Christus, as the piece de resistance. Visit floridaboychoir.com for more info. The concert visits two venues this weekend: Sat., Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 3714 W. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa; and Sun. Dec. 20, Prince Of Peace Catholic Church, 702 Valley Forge Blvd., Sun City Center.
A Christmas Carol We all know the story of Tiny Tim, Mr. Scrooge, and the three ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, but tonight's tale is told by an older and wiser Tiny Tim — now a grandfather himself — who banishes the holiday humbugs with his cheerful story amid myriad Christmas carols. Visit franciswilsonplayhouse.org for more info. Dec. 10-13, 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 2 p.m. matinees Sat.-Sun.; Dec. 16-20, 8 p.m. Weds.-Sat., 2 p.m. matinees Sat.-Sun., Francis Wilson Playhouse, Clearwater, $25, $12 students.
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This article appears in Dec 16-22, 2009.