Winter Solstice stroll
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is holding its 3rd annual Winter Solstice Luminary Walk and Winter Market on Friday, Dec. 16, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Take the illuminated All Peoples’ Trail through the forest, Doan Brook and Lower Shaker Lake, then head inside the Nature Center to shop the holiday market featuring a dozen local vendors.
Akron Symphonic Winds
The Akron Symphonic Winds, a 40-piece, non-profit ensemble, is performing a holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., at the Green Campus of the Chapel. Founded six years ago to be a band for the community, performers range from students at the Cleveland Institute of Music to a retired member of the Cleveland Orchestra.
Illuminate the Falls
Mark the beginning of Hanukkah with the Chabad Jewish Center of Chagrin Falls on Sunday, Dec. 18, beginning at 5 p.m. As the sun sets, a 9-foot menorah will be lit in Riverside Park in Downtown Chagrin Falls, followed by a fire show and community celebration in Township Hall. Enjoy hot latkes, refreshments, children’s activities and music with the whole family. Nightly menorah lightings will continue Dec. 19-26 in the nearby Bell Street Park.
Messiah singalong
Join the chorus for the annual singalong of Handel’s “Messiah” at Oberlin College’s Finney Chapel on Friday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. Musical scores will be available for rent if you’d like to add your voice to the program, or simply sit back and enjoy the concert conducted by Peter Slowik.
Shop local in Lakewood
If there are still names left on your holiday shopping list, the artists of the Screw Factory in Lakewood have you covered. Shop the annual holiday market on Friday, Dec. 16, from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Handmade jewelry, metal sculptures, ceramics, paintings and more are all under one roof at 13000 Athens Ave.
