St. Nick’s Cafe leads off holiday events at The Art Place

St. Nick's Cafe, What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas?, The Art Place-Mountain View

This coming Saturday, Dec. 2, the St. Nick’s Cafe family holiday show returns as The Art Place-Mountain View (3330 Sandy Plains Road) unveils its seasonal schedule.

This year, the St. Nick’s Cafe presentation is “What Could Go Wrong the Night Before Christmas?” It’s a retelling of “The Night Before Christmas” in which the narrator, according to to the program description, “must deal with every interruption imaginable.”

The shows, which are presented by The Art Place and the Mountain View Arts Alliance, take place at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online (a $1.75 service charge applies to each ticket). Catered meals from Chick-fil-A will be provided after every program.

On Sunday, Dec. 10, The Art Place will hold its Empty Bowl Brunch to benefit MUST Ministries. Visitors can come from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., purchase a handmade soup bowl and enjoy a hearty meal. Tickets are also $15 each (advance purchase here).

The Artist Attic, which has been underway since Nov. 9, continues through Dec. 14. The Art Place gallery is selling original pieces made by students, teachers and local artists. Gift ideas also include gift certificates and holiday shows.

Sales are available during regular opening hours (Monday-Thursday 10-5); for evening and weekend hours call 770-509-2700.