5 Things, Dec. 10: NSMT's A Christmas Carol

Here are five things to start your day in Beverly:

1. Christmas Carol: Due to high ticket demand, the North Shore Music Theater has added a show on December 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by phone 978-232-7200 or online at www.nsmt.org.

2. Are the holidays stressing you out? Tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., William H. Johnson, M.A., M.S.W., from WHJ Consulting Services will be speaking at a free program at the Herrick House about various sources of stress that health care providers typically encounter, stress reduction techniques, and more. Learn more about the program here.

3. Holiday Songs: As part of the Beverly Public Library's "Monday Mornings" program series, today vocalist John Archer and pianist Dan Murphy will close out our Fall 2012 schedule with their annual performance of several of our favorite Christmas tunes. Enjoy some special refreshments and feel free to sing along!

4. Attend any holiday events this weekend? Be sure to add your photos to our Beverly holiday photo gallery.

5.Weather: Rain. Patchy fog. High near 58. East wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%

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