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Waiting For Katherine (WFK) will be playing tomorrow night (5th Feb, 8pm) at the Horn! I have heard of this local band but I will finally get to see them in action this weekend!

WFK is a four piece band who plays ‘high-energy funfilled pop/rock/punk/indie or whatever takes their fancy!’ They won the Battle of the Bands 17 last year and it  looks like they are in for a successful 2011.

Tickets for tomorrow’s performance cost £5 in advance or £6 at the door. The Horn is near St Albans station, on Victoria St.  Contact  01727 853143 or www.thehorn.co.uk for tickets/map/times.

WFK has a fun, energetic, website with two free tune downloads www.wfk.moonfruit.com . Find them also on Facebook and Twitter.

This is one of those Christmassy weekends where we are spoilt for choice in St Albans. If you are over 12, have  energy and desire to support Grove House, join the 5K Jingle Bell Jog this Sunday 12th December. It starts at 11am by the Alban Arena. The £15 entry fee includes a Santa suit! www.jinglebelljog.co.uk or 01727 731 002 for more information.

For littlies, there is the 1.5K Reindeer Run (run, walk or toddle!) It starts just before the Jingle Bell Jog, at 11am by the Alban Arena. Entry £7.50 and includes Reindeer Ears!  Visit www.jinglebelljog.co.uk or tel 01727  731002

If you are in the mood for carols, head to the St Albans Cathedral for the annual Family Carol Concert (St Albans Bach Choir) at 3pm this Saturday 11 December. Adults £5 and children £1.   Arrive early to ensure a seat!

Later that day, there is the Carol Concert (St Albans Bach Choir), again with the talented Andrew Lucas as conductor. Tickets at door £10 (or £5 conc). www.stalbansbachchoir.org.uk

There is another Christmas Musical Treat to enjoy this Sunday. The St Albans Choral Society will sing choruses from Handel’s Messiah, seasonal readings and they will be joined by the Maple Primary School Choir. This takes place at the Marlborough Road Methodist Church, St Albans at 7pm on Sun 12th Dec. Tickets £12  adults, £1 children. Phone SASC ticketline 07884 231958 or obtain tickets at www.allaboutstalbans.com

Peter Pan Pantomime in the Alban Arena will perform its first show this Friday 10th December. Larry Lamb  from Eastenders and Katy Ashworth from Cbeebies are amongst the cast. The Pantomime continues until 2nd January 2011. Tickets range between £15 – £20.                                                      See www.alban-arena.co.uk or tel 01727 844488

More updates to come soon on this website.Feel free to comment or let us know about more events.

Peter Pan by Ayletts Garden Centre

The snow has arrived and the Christmas Pantomime and Show Season in St Albans is about to start! How very timely! There are wonderful events lined up in the city this year so if you haven’t already booked a ticket, read the list below and see what might appeal to your family.

–Abbey Theatre is holding the wonderful classic ‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’ from Thur 16 to Tue 28th Dec.  This story, by Charles Dickens (who has spent time in St Albans!) is about the mean Ebenezer Scrooge. He learns to give up his bad habits and embrace the spirit of giving. This promises to be a fun and lively family production as you meet Bob Cratchit, Fred and the jolly Freeziwigs; but brace yourself for the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future!

BOX OFFICE 01727 857861, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans. Parking spaces at the Theatre.

–St Albans Arena are treating us to PETER PAN from 10th dec – 2nd Jan.   Well-known Larry Lamb (EastEnders) and Katy Ashworth (CBeebies) are amongst a great line up of fun characters. I saw Peter Pan at the Arena years ago and enjoyed it as much as the children did. Top humour on all levels! Evolution will be dazzling us with costumes, comedy and theatre sets. As ever, audience participation will inject that buzz we need in this cold weather!

BOX OFFICE 01727 844488, Civic Centre, St Albans. Parking spaces near cinema and in nearby Maltings Shopping Centre. www.alban-arena.co.uk

–Maltings Art Theatre will hold ROBINSON CRUSOE AND THE PIRATES from Tue 21 – Sun 26 Dec. This venue is very popular with St Albans families and parking is in same building as the theatre.

Robinson Crusoe, washed up on a desert island which has buried treasure. Pirates find out about his search and the adventure begins!

BOX OFFICE  01727  844222  The Maltings, St Albans

–Trestle Arts Base has something different with THE SNOW DRAGON from Wed 29 Dec to Sun 2 Jan.  Billy the Goat is told that the mysterious Snow Dragon will bring him lots of goodies but has he been naughty or nice? Suitable for age 3 upwards, there is lots of storytelling, comedy and songs to create a magical feel for all the family.

BOX OFFICE  01727 850950   Russet Drive, St Albans www.trestle.org.uk

If you make it to any (or all!) of the above, we welcome your comments or tips. Enjoy.