Seasonal Nativity Exhibits for 2008
(Used with the kind permission of Rita Bocher, Publisher of the Creche Herald
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CANADA
Toronto: Archives and Museum of the Cathedral of St. James, 65 Church St. 9th annual exhibit. Creches across the World. Opening reception, Dec. 4, 5-8 pm. Daily Dec. 5-22, Dec. 27, 28, Jan. 3,4: 1-4 pm. Tour groups welcome at non-public hours. Tel. 416-364-7865, ext 233. archives@stjamescathedral.on.ca Nancy Mallett.
UNITED STATES
Arizona
Tucson: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. “El Nacimiento”. Nov 15-Jan. 11
www.tucsonmuseumofart.org or 520-624-2333
Colorado
Denver: Christkindlmarket, Skyline Park at 16th St. Mall & Arapahoe St. Nov. 28- Dec 23.
Salida: First Lutheran Church. 1237 F St.. 16th annual Creche & Music Festival. Dec 7, 1-4:30 pm. firstlutheran@bresnan.net Tel 719-539-4311.
Connecticut
New Haven: Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St. “Nativities of Europe” featuring collections of Marian Library-University of Dayton, James Govan and Fr. Tim Goldrick, and “Christmas in Connecticut.” Nov. 21-Feb 1. Open Wed to Sat. 10 am to 5 pm; Sun. 11-5 pm. Tel 203-865-0400 or larry.sowinski@kofc.org
District of Columbia
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave NE.
Dec 18-Jan 6. Tel: 202-281-0615.
Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin Avenues, NW.
The First Nowell, annual creche exhibit. Display of creches from across the United States and around the world. November 24 through January 6 on the lower level. Tel: 202-537-5700.
Illinois
Chicago: Christkindlmarket, Dailey Plaza. Nov. 27-Dec. 24. Sunday through Thursday,11 am -8 pm, Friday and Saturday, open to 9 pm. Tel. 312-494-2175. info@christkindlmarket.com
MICHIGAN
Midland: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1700 W. Sugnet Rd. Dec 5: 10 am to 9 pm. Dec. 6: 10 am to 8 pm. Tel 939-631-1120
New Baltimore: St. Mary Queen of Creation Catholic Church, 50931 Maria at Main St.
300 nativity sets from over 60 countries on display Dec. 27, 28 & 29, Noon until 7 pm.
Donations for the St. Mary Food Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul appreciated.
MINNESOTA
Austin: Helen & Bill Holder Collection, 606 Oakland Place NE, 750 sets, Nov. 17 –Jan 15. $1.00 donation to Salvation Army. Call for appt. 507-433-2643 or wrholder@charter.net
NEW YORK
New York: Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. Jazz Nativity, “Bending Toward the Light.”. Dec. 21, 5 pm. Dec 22, 23 8 pm. Dec 24, 25 -5 & 8 pm. $35. Reservations 212-581-3080
OHIO
Akron: Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church. Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum, 2425 Myersville Rd. Tel 330-699-5086 or www.nativityofthelord.org
Columbus: State Auto Nativity Display, 518 E. Broad St.. Lighted life-sized nativity. Dec. 3 –Jan 1. www.stateauto.com. Tel 800-444-9950, ext. 4946.
Loveland: The Grailville Retreat Center. The Coming of the Light, An Advent Feast,
Dec 7: Opening reception 3:30 pm followed by Advent Sunday Supper at 5:30 pm.
(Pre-paid $15, children $10 children. Reservations required.
An International Creche Exhibit and Luncheon Series, Dec. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 15, 16, 17, Noon to 2:30 pm. $15.00 with reservations. Creche exhibit open to public at other times by appointment. Contact 513-683-2340 or www.grailville.org for info & reservations.
PENNSYLVANIA
Chalfont: Byers Choice, Ltd. 4355 County Line Rd. Nativity display all year. Tel. 215-822-6700
Harrisburg: Chambers Hill United Methodist Church, 6300 Chambers Hill Rd, Walk 7 stations with birth & life of Jesus. Living Nativity. Call for dates and time. 717-561-0388 or chumsforJesus@verizon.net
Harrisburg: Colonial Park United Church of Christ, 5000 Devonshire Rd., 8th annual Creche Festival. Over 200 sets. Dec 12; 1-4 pm, Dec. 13, 10 am to 8 pm, Dec. 14, 9 am to 5 pm,. Dec. 13, crèche creator, Donald Hamme at 2 pm. Tel. 717-545-3782
Paradise: National Christmas Center. 3427 Lincoln Hwy E.. Year round display, putz, walk-through Bethlehem. 717-442-7950 or info@nationalchristmascenter.com
Strasburg: Sight and Sound Theaters, “Miracle of Christmas.” Nov. 21-Jan 3.
Reservations: 800-377-1277
RHODE ISLAND
Wakefield: Wakefield Baptist Church, 236 Main St., 250 nativities. Crafts for children. Dec. 5: 10 am to 2 pm. Dec. 13: 5-9 pm. Open house and living Nativity. Tel. 401-783-4231
SOUTH CAROLINA
Moncks Corner: Claire Booth Luce Library at Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd.
6th Annual Creche Festival. Nov. 21-23, 28-30. Dec 1-6 for groups larger than 10. Reserve on web site starting Oct 13: www.mepkinabbey.com. Tel 842-761-8509.
TEXAS:
Del Rio: Whitehead Memorial Museum, 1308 S. Main St., Cadena Nativity, 670 items. All year. Tel 830-774-7568.
Utah
Midway: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 165 North Center Street, December 5th-7th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
www.midwaychristmas.com
Compiled by Mary Herzel, Harrisburg, PA
