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Old habits die hard: Actress calls on memory of nun to inspire her

Nonie Newton-Breen — who puts the “Sister” in the comedic “Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold” this weekend at The Smith Center’s Troesh Studio Theater — credits a memorable fifth-grade Catholic nun with the inspiration for her portrayal.

Briefs: Art, music and more, Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Music: Smith Center celebrates ‘Mari-achi Christmas.’ It’s beginning to look — and sound — a lot like Feliz Navidad. At least at The Smith Center, where Mariachi Sol de Mexico, led by Jose Hernandez, will celebrate “A Mari-Achi Christmas” Tuesday night.