By Julie Horner

Don’t miss Mountain Community Theater’s “The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)” now playing – final weekend December 16 & 17 – at Historic Park Hall in Ben Lomond! An energetic and irreverent poke at everything we love about holiday traditions: Wise men in lamé; atmospheric rivers and road closures; blessed Mary with a bald spot and sideburns; the Bee Gees (obviously); and “Santa Claustrophobia!” Tickets: www.mctshows.org

“What a fun show! I laughed until I cried!” – Susan Kratochvil

“It was hilarious, tons of fun. Just go.” – Rosemary Chalmers

“This show is hilarious. Don’t miss it!” – Hannah Eckstein

“It was wonderful, with great audience participation. Well done MCT.” – Cathy Immel