December 30th through January 29th 2010- " OFF THE WALL". Enjoy this 6th annual art exhibit of works by high school students from Greater Manassas/Prince William County, the artwork displayed is exceptional. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. FREE. Center for the Arts/Caton Merchant Family Gallery, 9419 Battle St., Manassas, 20110. (703-330-2787). www.center-for-the-arts.org.

Wine & Chili

Fridays, January 8 and 22-Chili and Wine Night at the Winery. Enjoy a glass of our classic wine and steaming bowls of chili with all the fixings in front of one of our seven fireplaces in the Manor House. $15 per person, 21 and over only reselrvations req. 6-9pm. The Winery at La Grange. 4970 antioch rd, Haymarket, 20169. 703-753-9360 www.wineryatlgrange.com

The Nutcracker

Manassas Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker a traditional Christmas ballet with the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra, 703-257-1811. Performances will be at 3pm and 7pm on the 19th. and 3pm on the 20th. Advance tickets $28 adults and $18 child and senior. At the door $30 adults and $20 child and senior. Stonewall Jackson Senior High School, 8860 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, VA 20110. www.manassasballet.org

Magic and Whimsy

Don't miss this Annual Family Concert entitled "Magic and Whimsy" performed by the NOVA Manassas Symphony Orchestra. Adults $10; Seniors $5; Teachers, administrators, college students FREE with ID. Students and children, FREE 703-257-6500 ext 47737. 3pm Grace United Methodist Church, 9750 Wellington rd, Manassas 20110. www.manassassymphony.org.

Santa Claus is Coming!

Saturday & Sunday, December 12-13. Visit Ben Lomond and see Santa dust off that old suit he wore when artist Thomas Nast first drew him in 1862. Make ornaments, have your your picture taken with Santa, and tour the building that served as a Confederate field hospital. Saturday 11am-4pm, Sunday, 11am-3pm. $2 fr kids crafts, a small fee if you want a photo with Santa. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Rd. Manassas, 20109. 703-367-7872. www.pwcgov.org

Chris Tomlin in Concert

Chris Tomlin in Concert at Hylton Memorial Chapel. 7pm December 10 800-861-0850. 14640 Potomac Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192. Reservations required $. www.eventtickets.net