# Crescendo Amelia: How the Big Band Stole Christmas

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Dec 18 (+2 more dates) · 7:30 PM
- Where: Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Crescendo Amelia Big Band / Amelia Community Theatre
- Official page: https://ameliacommunitytheatre.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200550345
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Big-band holiday variety show at Amelia Community Theatre — vocalists, dancers, acrobats and a tap-dancing elf; an Amelia Island tradition for all ages since 2014.

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