Tryon Fine Arts Center opens the Family Events Series on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. with actor David zum Brunnen in an acclaimed one-man performance of The Night Before Christmas Carol. In this photo, zum Brunnen portrays Dickens creating the character of Jacob Marley, one of the 17 familiar characters brought to life in this 75-minute performance sponsored by the Kirby Endowment Fund. Family-priced tickets are on sale at the Tryon Fine Arts Center Box office, Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information visit www.tryonarts.org or call 828-859-8322. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)