Arrive Magazine - November/December, 2009

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Dec. 13 and for travel through Dec. 16, 2009. See page 98 for blackout dates and other restrictions.

RHODE ISLAND

Christmas in Newport:
The 39th annual Christmas
in Newport festival kicks off
Dec. 1 at 6 p.m., with festivi-
ties on Washington Square
in front of the Court House.
Witness a proclamation
by Newport’s mayor, the
annual tree lighting, a New-
port artillery cannon salute,
and plenty of live entertain-
ment. Hailed as one of the top
holiday events in the country,
Christmas in Newport fills
the month of December
with more than 125 musical,
artistic, culinary and narra-
tive events, ranging from the
North Pole Express train ride
to a giant gingerbread house.
Christmasinnewport.org.

For the Rhode Island event, save 20 percent on the best available (full) adult rail fare ticket on Amtrak travel to Providence. Request discount code V174 by booking online at Amtrak.com or calling 800-USA-RAIL. Valid for sale through Dec. 13 and for travel through Dec. 16, 2009. See page 98 for blackout dates and other restrictions.

of rare vulnerability and emotional openness,” wrote Charles Spencer of The Daily Telegraph. “Four stars,” declared Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph, Daily Express, Sunday Express, Time Out London, Metro and London Paper. In Shakespeare’s ultimate tragedy, the King of Denmark is dead. Consumed with grief, Prince Hamlet determines to avenge his father’s death with devastating consequences for his family and the kingdom. Through Dec. 6. The Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St. Tickets available through telecharge.com or at 212-239- 6200. Hamletbroadway.com.

DELAWARE

First Night Wilmington 2010: Wilmington’s 17th annual New Year's Eve Celebration of Community and the Arts, Dec. 31, 4 to 10 p.m., Rodney Square and surrounding venues. Opening ceremonies at 4 p.m.; Fireworks finale at 10 p.m. 302-576-2138; delaware online.com/firstnight.

It’s A Wonderful Life: The classic Frank Capra film is retold in the format of a 1940s radio show, complete with man-made sound effects, old-style commercials and live music. An ensemble of performers brings the characters of this beloved holiday favorite to life, reminding us why every life has an impact on a community. By Joe Landry. Directed by Anne Marie Cammarato. Dec. 2-20. Delawaretheatre.org.

Miracle on 34th Street: An entire block in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood lights up with a Christmas display so bright it just might be visible from space. Neighbors on this block of row houses string Christmas lights across 34th Street. Inflatable snow globes, musical trains and blinking angels adorn homes. A few homeowners even allow visitors to take a peek inside. The lights are on every night from Thanksgiving weekend to Jan. 1, including all night Christmas Eve. For more info, visit christmasstreet.com.

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NEW YORK

Jude Law is Hamlet: Tony and Academy Award-nominee Jude Law returns to Broadway in the extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s definitive masterpiece, Hamlet, direct from a sold-out hit run in London’s West End, directed by Tony-nominee Michael Grandage. “Jude Law joins the pantheon of modern Hamlets with a spellbinding performance

A Brandywine Christmas: The Brandywine River Museum celebrates the season with festive displays, including dolls from the collection of Ann Wyeth McCoy and thousands of whimsical “critter” ornaments on holiday trees. The special exhibition, “Alice in Picture-land: Illustrations

of Lewis Carroll’s Classic Tales” features wonderful, fanciful figures found in Lewis Carroll’s famous books. Featuring over 40 objects, including original artwork, proofs, prints and first edition books. Dec. 5-6, 9: 30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Brandywinemuseum.org.