“Oedipus for Kids,” adult comedy, by the Zealot performance group, Jan. 8-17, N.C. Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane. $15 with $10 student rush tickets (available 10 minutes before curtain if seats are available; student ID required). 239-0263. www.ncstage.org

Just seven years ago, it was a dark and dumpy old department store basement.

"Leading Ladies," Jan. 16-Feb. 1, 2009, Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. $22, $19, $12. Call 254-1320.

“Bernstein Brothers Christmas Spectacular,” by In The Moment, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 19, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, N.C. Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane. $15. 239-0263. www.ncstage.org

ASHEVILLE - Enthusiasm and able stagecraft are the hallmarks of “The Bernstein Brothers' Christmas Spectacular,” by one of the the area's new production companies, In The Moment.

"Three Wise Men and a Baby," by Smoky Mountain Community Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 12-13, at the theater on Main Street in Bryson City. $8 adults and $5 children 3-12. 488-8227. www.smctheatre.com.

WAYNESVILLE - Haywood County residents and businesses will have the opportunity today to review and ask questions about 13 panels of revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for portions of Hemphill Creek and Jonathan Creek developed for Haywood County.