Holiday Lights, Garvan Woodland Gardens' annual outdoor light display, includes live concerts throughout November and December.
Gates open at 3 p.m., and the garden is open from 5-9:00 p.m. daily through Dec. 31, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
The botanical garden is aglow with nearly 5 million lights in a myriad of natural settings, according to a news release. "Features include the luminescent Garden of the Pine Wind, the 50-foot tall Holiday Tree which plays holiday tunes animated to a light show, the Parterre garden on the Great Lawn, and traditional holiday scenes in the woodlands. Conclude your walking tour with free hot chocolate. The Chipmunk Café is open nightly until 9 p.m. serving soups, sandwiches, and snacks," the release said.
Check the garden's website, http://www.garvangardens.org, for free concerts and events during the six-week event.
Members are admitted at no charge with a current membership card. The cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children 4-12 years old, and free for children up to 3 years old. A golf cart tour is available for an extra $15 per person.
Dogs are not allowed in the garden during Holiday Lights except during the Jingle Dogs Pup Parade on Monday, Dec. 3.
November's Holiday Lights concerts, which are held in Anthony Chapel and included with admission, unless otherwise noted, are as follows:
• Sharon Turrentine Holiday Concert -- Sunday, Nov. 25, 4 p.m., Anthony Chapel.
The Sharon Turrentine Concert returns this year to sing some holiday favorites. Alicia Mason will accompany Turrentine along with Jim Cotton on keyboard.
• Crystal Chimes Concert -- Monday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m., Anthony Chapel.
Crystal Chimes will celebrate the holidays through a variety of musical numbers. This is a four-part harmony barber shop style concert.
• The Village Chorale Concert -- Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 p.m., Anthony Chapel.
The Village Chorale returns this year for a delightful concert. They perform various holiday favorites that are sure to please.
• Voices Rising -- Wednesday, Nov. 28, 5:30 p.m., Anthony Chapel.
This group consists of 16 people singing some great holiday songs.
• Hot Springs Village Men's Chorus -- Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m., Anthony Chapel.
The Hot Springs Village Men's Chorus will perform some wonderful seasonal favorites.
Entertainment on 11/19/2018