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14 | 7 p.m. HANDEL'S "MESSIAH" A soaring concert by Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Festive Choir of Madison and UW Madrigal Singers. Stoughton Opera House, Stoughton. stoughtonoperahouse.com. 18 | 7:30 p.m. SECOND CITY NUT-CRACKING HOLIDAY REVUE The chaos of the holidays will melt away as this Chicago sketch comedy crew offers a roaring antidote to the season's bustle. Barrymore Theatre, Madison. barrymorelive.com. 21 | 9:30 a.m. WHAD'YA KNOW? HOLIDAY SPECIAL Attend a live broadcast of this favorite WPR radio show's holiday edition showcasing Steve Meisner's polka stylings. UW-Music Hall, Madison. notmuch.com/wyk. Visit BRAVAmagazine.com for a listing of more holiday events! KIDS Give a Meaningful Gift for the Holidays The River Food Pantry is the busiest food pantry in Dane County. It assists 600 families every week. Donate goods: Urgent needs include general food donations, men's winter clothing and winter outerwear for all ages. Give a gift: A $10 donation provides $100 worth of food. Visit riverfoodpantry.org. Volunteer: Weekday pantry sessions in December or January, live food drives at local grocery stores on Saturdays. Call (608) 442-8815 for more. Or put a charitable spin your holiday parties and include a food and fund drive for The River. 13-23 | times vary "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" Share the holidays' true meaning with your kids during this classic tale performed by Children's Theater of Madison. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison. overturecenter.com. 8 | 1 p.m. KIDS' ART ADVENTURE Create art and memories together during the winter frost at this creative indoors adventure. THE RIVER FOOD PANTRY Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison. mmoca.org. 31 | time varies U.S. BANK EVE This family friendly New Year's bash boasts 22 events at five locations and an evening of delights—from trolly rides to magicians. Locations vary, Madison. usbank.com. 7 & 14 | time varies KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA This popular Saturday show brings funny man Ken Lonnquist with his guitar, and Indian dance group Meenakshi Ganesan & Kalaanjali School of Dance to the stage. Overture Center for the Arts, Madison. overturecenter.com. 70 BRAVA MAGAZINE | DECEMBER 2013