WEEKEND FILE
WEEKEND TV PICKS
It’s a Wonderful Life (movie) - CTV 8 p.m. On what might be his last Christmas Eve, a discouraged George Bailey wants to throw his life away. Fortunately, Clarence, a second-class angel, is sent to show him the true value of his life. Drama, 1946. Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore. Directed by Frank Capra. Sunday Meet the Parents (movie) – CHCH 8 p.m. A male nurse encounters his worst nightmare when he meets his girlfriend’s parents before proposing. Comedy, 2000. Starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner. Directed by Jay Roach.
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Assisted Living. A new play by David Laing Dawson. Featuring Liz Inman and Jo Skilton. Dec. 6, 11, 12, 13, 8 p.m. Matinees: 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14. Gallery on the Bay, 231 Bay St. N. Tickets at the door: $20. Reserve: Jesus Christ Superstar. Theatre Ancaster’s full Broadway production of the popular rock opera. Dec. 5, 6, 8 p.m. Theatre Auditorium, Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W. Tickets: $30, seniors $25, students and children $15. 905-304-7469 or TheatreAncaster.com All of My Sons. Set after World War II, Players’ Guild’s production of Arthur Miller’s drama examines the price of living the American Dream. Dec. 4, 5 and 6. Show 8 p.m. with select matinee: 2 p.m. Player’s Guild, 80 Queen St. S. Tickets $25. 905-529-0284 Mary Poppins. Theatre Aquarius production of Disney’s and Camron Mackintosh Mary Poppins. To Dec. 28. Practically perfect in every way. Matinees: 1 p.m. Dec. 22, 23, 24, 27, 28. Tickets: 905-522-7529 Scroogissimo. The North End meets Charles Dickens, Artword Theatre’s festive comedy based on A Christmas Carol. To Dec. 7. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. Tuesday to Saturday, 8 p.m. Matinees: 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $25, $20 advance, child $12. Reserve: 905-543-8512. The Nutcracker, Canada’s Ballet Jorgen, 2 p.m. Hamilton Place. Tickets: Ticketmaster.ca or 905-546-4040 The Nutcracker, presented by Burlington Ballet Theatre, 7 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. Tickets: $35 (taxes included), plus taxes and fees. bpac@burlington.ca or 905-681-6000 Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band, A Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. St. Giles United Church, 85 Holton Ave. S. Includes annual carol sing. Free admission, suggested $10 donation to St. Matthew’s House Alfie Smith and Nicole Christian with special guest Ginger St. James, 8 p.m. Bay City Music Hall, 50 Leander Dr. (Leander Boat Club). Tickets: $15. 905-719-6191 Christmas at St. Paul’s, Mohawk College Community Choir, Mercredi Musique Chamber Orchestra of Niagara, 7:30 p.m. St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas. Tickets: $25, $20 seniors/students. 905-526-7938 or mohawkcollege.ca/mohawkchoir Songs for a Winter’s Night, Hamilton Children’s Choir annual holiday concert, 7:30 p.m. matinee: 3 p.m. Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave. Matinee: $20, $15 senior, $10 student, $5 children under 12. Evening performance, $25, $20 senior, $15, student, $10 children under 12. Tickets: 905-527-1618. Sunday “Frost on Black Fur” Yukon folk/swing duo Kate Weekes with stride pianist Grant Simpson CD release at the Oddfellows Hall, 63 Main St., Dundas. 7 p.m. $10 at the door. Hamilton Irish Arts. Traditional Irish music session at 109 Emerson Pub, 109 Emerson St., Hamilton from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. How to handle Messiah Whether you know Messiah intimately or you are just discovering this wonderful tour de force of baroque composition, “How to handle Messiah” is sure to provide you with knowledge and enjoyment, and it will be a perfect companion to Musikay’s performance of the complete work. 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, Hamilton, 1107 Main St. W. (corner of Cline) $30 general admission. For performance details and tickets visit www.musikay.ca or call 905.825.9740. The Hamilton Spectator