Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation hosts an art reception for its Emerald Eye Camera Club photo exhibit from 6 to 8 pm on Dec. 10. Free admission, refreshments. Call 252-354-6350 for details.

Carteret Chorale presents its annual Christmas concert, "Joy to the World", under the direction of Laurence Stith at 8pm on Dec. 1 at the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach.  Tickets are $15. Call 252-726-6193.