Shaker Village bustles with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and twinkling lights illuminate the Village.  Special teas, hikes, holiday meals wagon rides and illuminated events throughout the month.

The beloved stop-motion classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical™ soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. From fleeing the Abominable Snow Monster™ to saving Christmas, join Rudolph™ and his friends Clarice™, Hermey the Elf™, and Yukon Cornelius™ as their adventures teach us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the little misfit in all of us. Tickets: $40 / $50 Based on…

THE NUTCRACKER marches back onto Lexington Opera House stage this holiday season in an enchanting production that will delight every member of the family. Join Marie on a magical journey with the Sugar Plum Fairy, waltzing flowers, the Snow Queen, and, of course, the Nutcracker Prince as they battle the Mouse King and travel to the Land of Sweets. Lexington Ballet performs this beautiful masterpiece under the artistic direction of Luis Dominguez. It’s sure to put you in the Christmas…

Exile, is celebrating a distinguished career of 55 years with their No Limit tour. The band formed in Richmond, Ky. in 1963 and soon were making hits. Their biggest included Kiss You All Over, Give Me One More Chance, and I Don’t Want to Be a Memory. Over the course of their career, they’ve sold over 8 million records, including three Gold records and eleven number one hit songs, along with numerous hits on the pop and country charts.

Tip-Off: 5 pm TV: ESPN 2

CELTIC ANGELS CHRISTMAS – Celtic Angels Christmas captivates audiences of all ages with the magic of Christmas in an awe-inspiring show which encompasses vocal and instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with the spectacular world class champion Irish dancing. Celtic Angels Christmas features the beautiful vocal quintet Victoria Kenny, Emily Carroll, Tammy Browne, Amy Penston, and Ellie Mullane all hail from Ireland. They have performed in musicals including West Side Story, Joseph, and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Grease in…

The EKU Center presents An Acoustic Evening with JASON ISBELL. His latest album The Nashville Sound debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock, Folk, Country, and Independent charts, reached No. 4 overall on Billboard’s Top 200 albums chart, and won the Grammy for Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Song for “If We Were Vampires.” The Nashville Sound is the follow up to 2015’s critically acclaimed, Something More Than Free, which also won the Grammy for Best Americana Album…

Ozuna visits Rupp Arena on Sunday, December 16! Ozuna’s AURA USA Tour 2018 starts on September 7 and will reach 30 cities in the United States with more cities to be announced in the future. Ozuna, the most popular music artist in the world, will tour the USA with a brand new concert production.  Topping his highly acclaimed sold-out Odisea Tour and jam-packed with state of the art LED screens, sound, lights and pyrotechnics, the production will surely surpass all expectations. His…