DEC. 28
The Rinard Family will perform at 7 p.m. at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. The group will perform hymns, original creations and favorites from “Amazing Grace” to “Crazy.” Admission is free but reservations are required. For details, call 328-4491.
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The Professional Singles Association will host its last happy hour event of the year at 5 p.m. in the front lounge at Bar Louie in Short Pump, 11788 W. Broad St. Get a jump start on your New Year’s celebrations. Happy hour prices are good from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. For details, visit http://www.psaofrichmond.com .
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Breathe Again Magazine will present “Essentials for Aspiring Christian Writers” at 7:30 p.m. at Agape International Ministries, 8001 Staples Mill Rd. Venus Mason Theus, author of “Brown Paper Bag,” will lead the workshop and discuss authorpreneurship, the three-step writing method, how to find time to write, self-publishing, marketing and more. Cost is $20. To register, call 757-404-1582 or visit http://www.breatheagainmagazine.org .
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“Illumina – Festival of Trees” continues at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. Curator Yvonne Hopkins presents a festive display of Christmas trees, each with its own special theme from Purple Passion to Dolphin Tale. “Illumina” continues through Jan. 3. Call for hours. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit http://www.artsglenallen.com .
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The Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., continues nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 7. GardenFest features more than a half million lights, botanical decorations, trains and more. Admission is $4 to $11. For details, call 262-9887 or visit http://www.lewisginter.org .
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This is the final weekend for the Children’s Theatre of Virginia’s production of “Madeline’s Christmas” at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Willow Lawn location. This festive holiday musical features such charming songs as “Achoo!,” “Abracadabra,” and “Bonnie Annee.” Performance times are 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 29 and 2 p.m. Dec. 30. Admission is $14 to $22. For details, visit http://va-rep.org/show_madelines_christmas.html.
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Mystery Dinner Playhouse will perform its new show “Here’s Killing You, Kid” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 inside the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6531 W. Broad St. Audience members will solve this 1940s detective spoof during a four course dinner. Tickets are $48. The show continues every Friday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 16, 2013. For details, call 649-CLUE or visit http://www.mysterydinner.com .

DEC. 29
Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s production run of “I Love a Piano” ends today. The show celebrates the music and lyrics of one of America’s greatest and most prolific writers, Irving Berlin. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. and matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Theatre-only admission is $35; buffet and theatre is $50. Swift Creek Mill is located at 17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy. For details, call 748-5203 or visit http://www.swiftcreekmill.com .
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The Hot Seats will perform at 8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee and Tea, 100 N. Railroad Ave. Their original music combines the virtuosic soloing and tightness of bluegrass, the band-driven rhythm of old time, the jerky bounce of ragtime, and the swagger of good old rock and roll. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All ages welcome. For details, call 798-1702 or visit http://www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com .

DEC. 30
Bring the family to Spirited Art Richmond, 4029 Whittall Way, for Sunday Family Day at 1 p.m. Paint a floral abstract on an 11x14” canvas. Bring food and non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy. All ages welcome. Cost is $25. To register, call 360-5909.