Shop Small, Norristown

It's a holiday weekend, so there's not too much scheduled around town. Take advantage of the lull to catch a performance at Theatre Horizon or shop at Norristown's small businesses.

Tonight, Friday November 27, at 7:30 pm, "Black Nativity" continues at Theatre Horizon (401 Dekalb), featuring the writings of Langston Hughes and West African and modern dance. Shows this week also on Saturday (3 and 8 pm), Sunday (3 pm), Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm. The show has been extended through December 13. FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE for Norristown residents. Check out the schedule at this link. For free tickets, call 610-283-2230 ext 1. For info, email ticket@theatrehorizon.org.

November 28th is Small Business Saturday. Please patronize Norristown's small businesses and restaurants on that day and throughout the holiday season. Places like Plymouth Produce and Genuardi's Greenhouse have trees and evergreen decorations. Lots of our markets and bakeries will be selling holiday food items. We have a thriving business district on West Marshall. You can get gift cards and certificates from many of our restaurants. Or how about Theatre Horizon tickets for someone on your gift list? Spend your holiday shopping dollars in N-town and give our economy a boost.

Tuesday, December 1st is Giving Tuesday. Support your favorite non-profit organization in Norristown by making a contribution on Tuesday.

Tuesday night at 7:30 pm at Municipal Hall, Council Meeting. The agenda is at this link. (Thanks to Council or whoever for posting it promptly this week.) They'll be voting on the 2016 Community Development Block Grant budget, the 2016 Municipal Budget, and establishing the 2016 tax rate.

Next Friday, Dec 4, at 5:30 pm at the Centre Theater, the Centre Theater Music School will present their Winter Concert. Information at this link. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Please reserve tickets at this link.