Hitch up that one-horse open sleigh and head over to UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theatre for the “Holiday Spectacular! Spectacular!” UNC Asheville’s drama students will transform the outside of the theater into a winter wonderland for the entire family with a unique light and sound show. The “Holiday Spectacular! Spectacular!” will be held from 7-9 p.m. November 30-December 3 and December 7-10. The event is open to the public; concessions will be sold and donations will be accepted.

The “Holiday Spectacular! Spectacular!” is sponsored by UNC Asheville’s student chapter of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology (USITT). Proceeds will benefit the group’s trip to the national conference next year to compete in the Tech Olympics. This competition tests the speed and accuracy of backstage skills -- light hanging, properties shift, quick costume change, cut/saw/nail, and crosby and thimble, where competitors rig cable to hold scenery or people. The UNC Asheville USITT student chapter is the longest continuing in the United States and consistently wins top honors at the Tech Olympics, including the National Title in 2003, 2000 and 1996.

For more information, call UNC Asheville’s Drama Department at 828/251-6610.