A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

Come join us for Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, on Saturday, December 5th beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Wabash Landing courtyard between Borders Bookstore and Scotty’s Brewhouse in West Lafayette.  The Dickens Players will perform nine acts up and down Main Street, Lafayette and at Wabash Landing, West Lafayette.  The last act will be at Riehle Plaza beginning at 5:25 pm.

Adapted by William J. Palmer and Peg Black; narrated by Peg Black; featuring Robert Cox as Scrooge, Kevin and Mari Doerr as Bob and Mrs. Cratchit, Noah Smith as Tiny Tim, Joyce Gordon as The Ghost of Christmas Past, Dean Murray Hunter as The Ghost of Christmas Present, and The Dickens Players including Samuel Carr, Kathleen Coffee, Acaimie Catron, Hannah Smith, Julia Smith, Kathleen Rollick, Bob Nixon, Chase Latour, Sawyer Latour, Amber Pond, Jennifer Christos, Mandy Christos-Hill, Christian Christos-Hill, Tim Fox, Matthew Clark, Prudence Clark, Jack Kelley, Grace O. Harmon, Abigail L. Harmon, Rachel J. Harmon, Susanna Y. Harmon, Lisa J. Harmon, James Cox, Mike Piggott, Ralph Rohrer, Darla Morrison, Deanna Morrison, Alex Miller and Andrew Freeman.

11:00 am: Scene A – Sneak Preview of Dickens' A Christmas Carol (featuring little known scenes from the story) – Wabash Landing Courtyard between Borders Bookstore and Scotty’s Brewhouse, West Lafayette

11:50 am: SCENE B - A Chat with Mr. Scrooge - Between Skylight Coffeehouse, 116 N. 3^rd St. and Java Roaster, 130 N. 3rd St., Lafayette

12:40 pm: SCENE C - Camdentown Cameo – (The Cratchits at Home) -  Euphoria Day Spa, 826 Main St., Lafayette

1:10 pm: Act I – The Countinghouse - DT Kirby’s, 605 Main St., Lafayette

2:00 pm: Act II – The Ghost of Jacob Marley - Northshore Seafood, 928 Main St., Lafayette

2:45 pm: Act III – The Ghost of Christmas Past - 5th and Main St., Lafayette

3:40 pm: Act IV – The Ghost of Christmas Present - Butternut Hill Interiors, 919 Main St., Lafayette

4:30 pm: Act V – The Ghost of Christmas Yet-to-Come - K Dees Coffee, 1016 Main St., Lafayette

5:25 pm: Act VI – Christmas Day - Riehle Plaza, 200 N. 2^nd St., Lafayette

In case of severe inclement weather, all scenes will be enacted in the Community Room of the Big Four Depot at Riehle Plaza, 200 N. 2nd St., Lafayette beginning at 1:30 pm.

OTHER 2009 DICKENS EVENTS

A Christmas Story, December 4-20, in the historic Monon Depot, Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 PM, Sundays 2:30 PM, Special Thursday performance, December 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM, Tickets - Adults $15, Youth $10, Civic Theatre, 313 N. 5th St., Lafayette, 423-7529.

The Friends of Tippecanoe County Public Library "Holiday Book Sale" Friends Only night – Fri., Dec. 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Public Book Sale - Sat., Dec. 5, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Half-Price sale - Sun., Dec. 6, 1-6 p.m., books $2/bag - Mon., Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Ice Skating at Riverside Skating Rink, Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette.  General Skating 1:00 – 3:00 pm, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, and 7:00 – 10:00 pm.

"A Dicken’s of a Breakfast", Hilton Garden Inn, Wabash Landing, West Lafayette — $8.95/person, 7:00 to 11:00 am. 765-743-2100.

Dickens Tea, Loeb House Inn Bed and Breakfast, $5.50/tea pot (includes free cookies), 708 Cincinnati St., 765-420-7737, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Dickens with Flava, Fit 4 Life Personal Training and Pilates Studio’s 1^st annual Dickens with Flava open house featuring organic food buffet and African American themed art show.  Also enjoy an old fashioned Gospel Sing at 4 pm, 1201D Main St., Lafayette, visit website, 765-404-0568.

Christmas Gifts!  2:00 - 4:00 pm, Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, 102 S. 10th St., Lafayette, 1st-6th grade students create a gift while you’re shopping for the children!  Lots of creativity, lots of fun! Museum Members/$35, non-members/$38, materials included.  Drawing Magic Workshops taught by Cindy Krulitz.  To register or for details, visit website, 765-714-6095.

Book Signing—Author Angie Klink and “John Purdue” (Arliss Jeffries) will sign and sell her lift-the-flap children’s book Purdue Pete Finds His Hammer at Lafayette Savings Bank, 101 Main Street, Lafayette from 3 to 5 p.m., Sat., Dec. 5th. The popular Purdue book boasts a rhyming verse and fun illustrations of campus landmarks. Every visitor will receive a free gift in honor of the 140th anniversary of Lafayette Savings Bank, which was founded by John Purdue in 1869, the same year he founded his university. Popcorn and Haypennie Punch will be served.

Photos with Santa, Ailor Photography, 1010 Main St., Lafayette, 10 am – 3 pm, $5 for a 4x6 in a folder at the time of the setting with proceeds going to “Jubilee Christmas” charity. Set designed in part by Walnut Street Traditions.

Wildflower Photo will be offering photographs at Two Tulips (834 Main St., Lafayette) and Alley Flowers (838 Main St., Lafayette) on Sat., Dec. 5 from 10 am – 3 pm. Receive 10% off any Two Tulips’ ornament (including comp. personalization) with photo purchase and/or receive 10% off wildflower photo rag paper wallet portfolio with purchase of Two Tulips’ seasonal greeting cards. Gift collection may be viewed at Susie Gibb’s Framing & Art Gallery, 533 Main St., Lafayette. Photos will be pre-selected and ready for pick up on Dec. 8 at Two Tulips or mailed for $12 fee. Check or cash payment at setting.

Decorating Tile Ornaments, Lala Gallery & Studio, 609 Main St., Lafayette, 765-414-7962, call for details

Purdue Symphony Orchestra, Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. 6th St., Lafayette, 765-742-5664, 7:30-10:00 pm – Dec. 5th, free admission

Games and crafts for children will be provided by the West Lafayette Youth Council in Border’s dining area by Panera Bread (Wabash Landing, West Lafayette), 10:30 – 3:00, December 6th.

2009 Purdue National Poinsettia Trials Consumer Open House, view and evaluate over 95 different poinsettias cultivars on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Purdue University Horticulture Greenhouse located on the corner of Marsteller and Harrison.  Poinsettia care information will be provided by Purdue Extension. Attendees who fill out a survey will be entered to win one of 25 poinsettias. visit website

Lafayette-West Lafayette Christmas Parade, “I’ll be Home for Christmas”, Sunday, December 6th, starts at 2:00 pm.  Enjoy marching bands, decorated floats, Santa and more at the largest holiday parade in Indiana! visit website.