Holiday Events: Celebrate the season with events at church, school and in the community

It’s the season of music and fun! Much like the scene from the movie “Home Alone”, there is a place within each of us in search of peace brought by the simple and melodious sounds of hearing a child sing, and too many of us have not. heard a choir singing live for a long time. too long. Discover these local opportunities for great festive outings, both musical and otherwise. May your heart be illuminated by the sights and sounds of the season!

CHURCH EVENTS

Ivy Creek Baptist Church – “The Christmas Carols”

• 7 p.m. Friday 3 December, 6.30 p.m. Saturday 4 December and 6.30 p.m. Sunday 5 December

• 2500 Ivy Creek Road, Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit ivycreekbaptist.org

Sugar Hill Church – “Blue Christmas Service”

• The holiday season can be difficult for those who have experienced pain or loss over the years. This year, more than ever, Sugar Hill Church believes that this contemplative service is important to provide to the community.

• 6.30 p.m. Tuesday 7 December

• 5091 boulevard Nelson Brogdon, Sugar Hill

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit sugarhill.church

Johns Creek Baptist Church – “In All Its Glory”

• The JCBC Choir and Orchestra present “In All of His Glory” featuring Christian recording artist Babbie Mason.

• 4 p.m. on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 December

• 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta

• Free and open to the public

• For more information, visit jcbc.org

Buford Church of God – “Best News Ever”

• BCOG Choir and Orchestra present “Best News Ever” with award-winning special guests and Gospel icons The Nelons.

• 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday 12 December

• 4800 S. Lee St., Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit bcog.me

Free Chapel – “Christmas Spectacular”

• 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday 12 December

• Free Gainesville Chapel Campus, 3001 McEver Road, Gainesville

• Free and open to the public

• For more information, visit freechapel.org/gwinnett/events

First Baptist Church of Buford – 10th Annual Living Nativity

• With music, s’mores, hot chocolate and animals – with a camel!

• 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday December 15 and Thursday December 16

• 4550 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit fbcbuford.org

Buford First United Methodist Church – Lessons and Songs

• 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday, December 19

• 285 E. Main St NE, Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit bufordfirstumc.org/christmas-2021

Sugar Hill Church – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

• 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, December 24

• 5091 boulevard Nelson Brogdon, Sugar Hill

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit sugarhill.church

First Baptist Church of Buford – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

• 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, December 24

• 4550 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit fbcbuford.org

Gwinnett Church – Christmas Eve Celebration: Christmas for Gwinnett

• 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, December 24

• 300 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Hill

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit gwinnettchurch.org

Free Chapel – Christmas Eve candle light services

• 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, December 24

• Free chapel on the Gwinnett, Braselton and Gainesville campuses

• Free and open to the public

• For more information, visit freechapel.org/gwinnett/events

Buford First United Methodist Church – Christmas Eve Communion Service

• 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday, December 24

• 285 E. Main St NE, Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit bufordfirstumc.org/christmas-2021

Buford Church of God – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

• 5:30 p.m. Friday December 24

• 4800 S. Lee St., Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit bcog.me

SCHOOL EVENTS

Buford Town Schools Community Holiday Concert

• 7 p.m. Wednesday December 8

• Buford Arena, 2795 Sawnee Ave., Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information visit bufordcityschools.org

Lanier High School Winter Show

• The Fine Arts Department at Lanier High School invites you to ring in the holidays with performances by the Lanier High School fanfare, choir, orchestra and theater as well as works by art presented before, during and after each performance.

• 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11

• Lanier High School Theater, 918 Buford Highway, Sugar Hill

• $ 5 advance purchase of tickets only on LanierHS.booktix.com

North Gwinnett Middle School Guitar Ensembles

• The North Gwinnett Middle School Guitar Ensembles will present their sixth, seventh and eighth grade concerts over two days.

• 6A: 5.15pm; 7A: 6.15pm; 8A: 7.15 p.m. Monday December 13

• 6B: 5.15 pm; 7B: 6.15 p.m .; 8B: 7.15 p.m. Tuesday 14 December

• NGMS Cafeteria, 170 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Sugar Hill

• Free and open to the public

North Gwinnett High School Orchestra Concert

• The North Gwinnett Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds invite you to join them for an evening of wind orchestral music with two of the premier bands that NGHS has to offer. You will be taken on a musical journey featuring holiday classics.

• 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 14

• NGHS Auditorium, 20 Level Creek Road, Sugar Hill

• Free and open to the public

• For more information, visit northgwinnettbands.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jolly Holly Day from Suwanee

• This event will include performances by local schools, a lighted tree, photos with Santa Claus, free crafts and more

• 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday December 3

• Town Center Park, 220 Town Center Ave., Suwanee

• For more information, visit suwanee.com

Buford Community Center – Mike Farris sings! Christmas soul

• The Buford Community Center presents Mike Farris and his group of 13 musicians to share “the soul of Christmas”.

• 8 p.m. Friday December 3

• 2200 Buford Highway, Buford

• Tickets are $ 35 to $ 45

• For more information, visit bufordcommunitycenter.com

Buford Ballet School – “Star of Wonder”

• The Buford School of Ballet presents its 25th annual production of “Star of Wonder”.

• 6.30 p.m. Friday 3 December, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday 4 December and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday 5 December

• Eagle Theater at Sugar Hill, 5029 W. Broad St.

• $ 20 to $ 80

• For more information visit eagleatsugarhill.com/event/star-of-wonder

Course, Course Rudolph 5K

• The race is USATF certified and timed by microchip by Performance Race Services.

• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4

• Town Center Park, 220 Town Center Ave., Suwanee

• $ 30

• For more information visit runsignup.com/Race/GA/Suwanee/HappyfeatsRunRunRudolph

Buford Business Alliance Holiday Festival and Parade

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 4

• Main Street, historic downtown Buford

• Free and open to the public

• For more information, visit vistbuford.com/events

Sugar Hill Town Holiday Celebration Under the Stars

• Holiday celebration under the stars at Dawn P. Gober Community Plaza and the Bowl. Pose for free photos with Santa and shop at the holiday market. Ice skate on an ice rink the size of Rockefeller Center and watch performances by the Broad St. Concert Band, All Stars and On The Stage Theater Alliance.

• 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, December 4

• downtown Sugar Hill

• For more information, visit cityofsugarhill.com

Acting Up Theater presents “Hark, Harold, the angels sing”

• A family Christmas play. The Christmas story, as you have never seen it, is told from the point of view of the Caravan of the Sages. Follow Bananas the Monkey, Taxi the Camel, and Tarana as they search for the Child King predicted by the Star. A fun game for all ages, “Hark! Is sure to entertain this Christmas season!

• 7 p.m. Wednesday December 10

• Riverstone Church, 5012 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford

• This is a paid fundraiser for Riverstone Kids / Acting Up Theater

• For more information, email Rachel Stephens at [email protected]

Christmas with John Berry: The Silver Anniversary Tour

• Sugar Hill Live on Stage presents John Berry in concert.

• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, December 17

• Eagle at Sugar Hill, 5029 W. Broad St.

• $ 50 to $ 70, and tickets are limited; ticket sales end Wednesday, December 16

• For more information, visit eagleatsugarhill.com

Flower branch Christmas market neighborhood party

• Flowery Branch is bringing live events back to the city center with its Christmas Market Block Party. The event will feature photos with Santa Claus, holiday music, culinary specialties, gift vendors and family activities.

• 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday December 18

• Train depot with flowering branches

• For more information, visit branchblockparty.com

Buford Community Center – Noël John Driskell Hopkins

The Buford Community Center hosts John Driskell Hopkins and a party orchestra on stage at the Sylvia Beard Theater.

8 p.m. Saturday December 18

2200 Buford Highway, Buford

$ 35 to $ 45

For more information visit bufordcommunitycenter.com

Handicraft Market for Festivities and Small Jobs

• This art exhibition will feature works of art created by members of the Suwanee Art Center.

• Until Friday January 14

• 3930 Charleston Market Street, Unit B6

• For more information, visit suwaneeartscenter.org/artisanholidaymarket