Events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

18-27 A Christmas Carol

This holiday season, witness Ebenezer Scrooge's miraculous Christmas Eve transformation in a new adaptation by Arlitia Jones and Michael Haney. Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy businessman, with no place in his life for kindness, compassion, or charity. When Scrooge is visited by four ghosts, he is warned to change his ways or face a miserable afterlife. Discovery Theatre, 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. ptalaska.org

19 Christmas Village

Christmas Village is one the newest holiday shows in Alaska, the perfect time to buy all of those wanted last-minute gifts. Christmas Village allows both Alaskan-made and imported items to be sold at the show. Dena'ina Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. anchoragemarkets.com

31 Christmas Village

Anchorage's New Year's Eve celebration is a fun, family friendly, free event. The night will feature musicians, street performers, food vendors, and 3D light projections. Town Square, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. anchoragedowntown.org

CHATANIKA

18-19 Christmas Party for Children

This is a festive holiday party for children. The party on December 18 is specifically geared toward children with disabilities. A free buffet and gift will be available for every child, and Santa will arrive on both nights. Chatanika Lodge, 6:30 p.m. Call 907-389-2164 for information.

FAIRBANKS

4 Nutcracker Ballet

This is the annual presentation of the classic Nutcracker Ballet by North Star Ballet. Lathrop High School Hering Auditorium. thenorthstarballet.org

4-20 A Christmas Carol

Fairbanks Drama presents this classic story as adapted by Romulus Linney and directed by Steve Mitchell. Hap Ryder Riverfront Theatre: Friday and Saturday Nights 7:30 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. fairbanksdrama.org

6 Design Alaska Holiday Concert

The Design Alaska Holiday Concert features Eduard Zilberkant conducting the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, the Fairbanks Symphony Chorus, and the Fairbanks Symphony Children's Chorus, and will treat guests with traditional holiday favorites. UAF Davis Concert Hall, 4 p.m. fairbankssymphony.org

12 Mushing Madness

Sponsored by the Junior Dog Mushers of Interior Alaska, this is less formal opportunity for young mushers ages two through eighteen to enjoy dog mushing without the pressure of racing. Mushing Madness will also include a potluck lunch and a speaker. Jeff Studdert Racegrounds. juniordogmushers.com

19 Celebration of Lights

Downtown Fairbanks comes alive around solstice to herald the return of the light, featuring brilliant...