25th Annual Christmas Crafts Expo, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, Century II Expo Hall. Admission $5 (good both days), children under 12 free. Free shuttle from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium parking lot. Information, Pride of the Plains Productions, 316-729-9443 or www.pridecraftshows.com.
Illuminations _ Botanica's Festival of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6 and 10-13, Botanica, 701 Amidon. Tickets $7, $3 for youth ages 2-12 available at the door and QuikTrip stores; children under 2 free. Information, 316-264-0448 or www.botanica.org.
"Amahl and the Night Visitors," WSU Opera and Musical Theatre and Opera Kansas, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 3 p.m. Nov. 29, Miller Concert Hall, Wichita State University. Tickets $12 adults, $7 children, 316-978-3233.
"The Runaway Snowman," Once Upon a Time show for the 2- to 8-year-old audience, Dec. 1-5 and 18-19, Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50 (pizza $1.50). Reservations, 316-262-2282.
"Avenue Q," Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Century II Concert Hall. Not for children under 13. Tickets $44-$49 at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849. Discounts available for students, military and groups.
"Christmas Belles," Southern farce, Dec. 3-20, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors/students /military; available at door or call 316-686-1282.
Let's Make Merry: A Victorian Christmas At Cowtown, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12, Old Cowtown Museum, 1871 W. Sim Park Drive. Live performances, historical vignettes and demonstrations of period crafts and cooking. Hot chocolate and warm cider, carolers, kids' crafts, visit from St. Nicholas. Tickets $7.75 adults, children $6. Members free. Information, 316-350-3321.
Jimmy Fortune, dinner 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5, country Christmas show at 7:30, Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets $45. Reservations, 620-960-6455.
Tommy Overstreet, dinner 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12, country Christmas show at 7:30, Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets $45. Reservations, 620-960-6455.
Curious George, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Tickets $14-$28 at Select-A-Seat outlets. Ticket required for ages 1-up. Charge by phone, 316- 755-SEAT. Information, 316-660-1000.
Central Plains E-Fly Spectacular, indoor electric remote control airplane and helicopter flying, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 11-12, 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 13, Century II Expo Hall. An AMA sanctioned event presented by Clearview Field. Admission $7, $2 for children 9-under, at www.wichitatix, or by calling 316-219-4849.
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