A look at what’s happening in the arts locally. more

A roundup of musical acts appearing soon at local venues. more

Ring in the New Year with “Die Fledermaus” (“The Bat”) with First Coast Opera, on stage at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 and at 3 p.m. Jan. 1 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., downtown St. Augustine. more

Countless young girls dream of one day dancing in pointe shoes on the tips of their toes like the Sugar Plum Fairy of the famed “Nutcracker” ballet. more

Hailing from Soweto, a township outside of Johannesburg and home of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s democratic movement, Soweto Gospel Choir continues to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs and international classics. more

Christ Church in Ponte Vedra Beach held its 27th annual Nutcracker Ballet at the University of North Florida’s Lazarra Performance Hall Dec. 10. The following are photos from the festive night. more

The work of photographer Paula Veloso is currently on display as part of “The Eyes are the Window to the Soul” exhibit by the First Coast Cultural Center. more

One of the most beloved holiday musicals to ever grace the silver screen will take the stage this week, giving local audiences the gifts of laughter, heart-warming romance and a bit of that Yuletide spirit they yearn for at this time of year. more

Each month, the FWA Ponte Vedra Writers group supports area writers with workshops designed to help them improve their craft. more

For the 32nd year, the First Coast Cultural Center opened up its Holiday Shoppes to the Ponte Vedra Beach community with this year’s event being held at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. more