'The Art of the Nativity' at Shanks Center in Crossville

Hundreds of Nativity sets will be on display Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Dec. 23, at the Shanks Center for the Arts, 140 N. Main St., in Crossville, Tenn. An opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. CST Friday will include entertainment by Dennis Donald of D-Squared Productions. The works in "The Art of the Nativity" are on loan from First United Methodist Church of Crossville and were formerly owned by Jim and Nancy Bridges. In addition, the Shanks Center will feature three galleries of works by regional artists and an extended gift shop with fine art, fine craft items, holiday ornaments and gift certificates for sale. Regular hours at the Shanks Center are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Special Sunday hours, 1-4 p.m., run Nov. 25-Dec. 23. For more information, call 931-787-1936.

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