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One of Edmonton’s most celebrated attractions of the holiday season is reborn this weekend as the 44th annual Singing Christmas Tree returns bigger and better than ever.

There is something so utterly charming and mischievous about Justin Wong, 9. Perhaps it’s the twinkle in his eye or the energy in his voice or how honestly he articulates his thoughts.

Lt.-Col. Tim Isberg is exhausted. He just returned in early December after a six-month tour in Afghanistan as chief of NATO’s literacy and language division.

If you think about it, Plain Jane Theatre is anything but. With a mandate to produce off-beat, less commercially popular shows, this feisty young company has mounted four Fringe Festival productions and amassed three Sterling Awards.

Roots singer Bill Bourne once again reprises the role of the cheapskate Scrooge in Brass Monkey’s 18th annual Christmas Carol Project. “It’s one show we get to catch up with each other,” says project founder John Armstrong.

A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partn

Christmas time is here. For some it’s about celebrating the humble birth of Jesus. For others it’s about exchanging presents with family and friends in the spirit of St. Nicholas.

What child hasn’t upended a decorative snow globe and been drawn into a faraway fantasy? For many these magical watery snowscapes are a way of preserving memories.

There is great dramatic power in a choir of 110 voices. Couple that with the sparkling tones of 16 handbell ringers, and there’s a depth of sound and harmony that gives a concert musical finesse.

Riley Waples, 11, has never dreamt about putting on a rat’s costume – until now. This is a special rat.