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ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT BEL CANTO CHORUS, Dec. 10-11; Basilica of St. Josaphat, 2333 S. 6th St. Carols and hymns performed by the Bel Canto Chorus, the Bel Canto Boy Choirs, and the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Sun. 481-8801. MSO HOLIDAY POP, Dec. 11; Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. 2 p.m. IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA, Dec. 12; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Well- known carols, ballads sung in Irish, lively fiddle tunes, and thrilling dancing. Narration brings to life ancient customs and sto- ries while photographic images provide a rich historical context. 345-8800. THE TEMPTATIONS, Dec. 13-14; Potawatomi Bingo Casino. 8 p.m. TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, Dec. 15; Bradley Center. 4 & 8 p.m. IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA , Dec. 16; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. 7:30 p.m. 345-8800. THE OSMOND BROTHERS HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE, Dec. 16; Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. 262-376-6161. JANET PLANET HOLIDAY SHOW, Dec. 17; Cedarburg Community Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 262-375-3676. SANDI PATTY + MSO CHRISTMAS, Dec. 17; Riverside Theater. THE GERSHWINS: HERE TO STAY, Dec. 30-Jan. 1; Marcus Center. Milwaukee symphony Pops with Marvin Hamlisch. Immensely popular, timeless melodies and tender love songs which live on today. BEYOND THE INGENUE, Dec. 30-Jan. 8; Studio Theater, Broadway Theater Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre pays homage to the golden-voiced sopranos Niffer Clarke grew up idolizing. An evening of glorious music, fun sto- ries, and Niffer's amusing personal tales of touring with Shirley Jones. 291-7800. T H E A T E R SYLVIA, through Dec. 18; 255 S. Water St. Next Act Theatre, now at 255 S. Water St., presents first show in its new theater home. Greg brings home the stray dog Sylvia, and finds a loving escape from job frustrations and the dog days of middle age. Greg's wife, Kate, doesn't take kindly to her man's new best friend and rival for his affections. A series of hilarious and touch- ing complications encourage Greg and Kate to compromise. 278-0765. HEROES, through Dec. 18; Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Henri, Gustave and Philippe, a trio of cantankerous World War I veterans, spend their days on the terrace of a 18 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 remote French hospital exchanging barbs. Although their bodies might not be cooperating fully, they become rejuvenated by dreaming up an escape plan. Milwaukee Chamber Theatre pres- ents. 291-7800. JUNIE B. IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS, through Dec. 24; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. It's Christmas season in Room One, and first-grader Junie B. is a mix of emotions. Visions of goodies from the school's holiday gift shop frolic about her mind. But, at the same time, she worries. Junie B. learns to cope and experiences the gift of giving. A pres- entation of First Stage Children's Theater. 273-7206. A KODACHROME CHRISTMAS, through Dec. 31; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Enter the colorful world of cable access TV hostess Earlene Hoople (played hilariously by John McGivern), the self-proclaimed "Queen of Rural Media," as she tapes her last Christmas Special in front of a live audience. 273-7206. A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Dec. 2-24; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Annual holiday favorite presented by Milwaukee Repertory Theater. See page 30. WHO KILLED SANTA? Dec. 1-17; Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine, and Dec. 20-30, Carte Blanche Studios, 1024 S. 5th St., Milwaukee. Features actors AND puppets. Santa is hosting his annual holiday party with holiday favorites Frosty, Tiny Tim, The Little Drummer Boy, and Rudolph (all upset with Santa). Enter the sexy Little Drummer Girl, tempers flare, and Santa ends up with a candy cane through the heart. With the help of the audience, the murderer is convicted and sentenced. Adult lan- guage and content; most suitable for ages sixteen and older. www.whokilledsanta.com, 702-539-8987. SCROOGE IN ROUGE, Dec. 2-31;Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St. In a British music hall at the turn-of-the-century, a troupe of 23 actors is about to embark on a musical version of "A Christmas Carol" when 20 of them come down with food poison- ing. Just three are left to pull off the show. Described as a "hilari- ously funny" show. 271-1371. HOLIDAY PUNCH, Dec. 16-18, 21-23, 28-31; Off the Wall Theatre, 127 E. Wells St. This year's show includes a section on office Christmas parties, Price is Right sketch, new local version of "Camelot" entitled "MADISON!" Also part of the fun is a med- ley of songs about events in the Middle East during 2011, nod to "Spiderman Turn Off the Dark," a Kurt Weill Christmas parody, and more. 327-3552. D A N C E MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER, Dec. 1; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. 286-3663. THIRD SATURDAY CEILI, Dec. 2 and Dec. 17; Irish Cultural Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Ceili dance instruction begins at 7:30 p.m., live music and dancing at 8 p.m. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. 345-8800, www.ichc.net. THE NUTCRACKER, Dec. 10-26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Presented by Milwaukee Ballet Company, Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score is performed live by CONTINUED ON PAGE 22