Kurtz Christmas Lights Are Up In Amyclae

BEL AIR, MD —The Amyclae home that has hosted a holiday light show set to music since 2012 is back with new additions this year.

A Clark Griswold-inspired track is part of the display, and so are the "12 Days of Christmas," "The Nutcracker," "The Greatest Show," "Star Wars" and "God Bless the USA."

Light show creator Jim Kurtz said he added new songs for 2019, such as "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Christmas Rhapsody."

2019 Kurtz Christmas Lights Schedule

Where: 1205 Corinthian Court, Bel Air

How to tune in: Listen to 87.9 FM for the music.

When: The show runs until Dec. 31:

• 5–9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday: Dec. 6 – Dec. 21
• 5–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: Dec. 6 – Dec. 21
• 5–10 p.m. daily from Dec. 22–Dec. 31

Guests are asked to drive slowly, and to refrain from blocking driveways in the neighborhood.

History Of The Display

Kurtz attracted widespread media attention when he dedicated the show to addicts in 2015 and in 2012 for his spirited rendition of "Call Me Maybe."

Check out our coverage of previous light shows at the Kurtz residence:

• 2018: Maryland Family's Light Show Features New Song For Daughter
• 2017: Bel Air Christmas Light Display Features Towering Addition
• 2016: Kurtz Christmas Light Show Adds Animation
• 2015: Family Dedicates Massive Holiday Light Show To Recovering Addicts
• 2014: Neighbors Combine for "Let It Go" Christmas Light Display
• 2013: 20,000 LEDs Light Up Churchville Road in Holiday Display
• 2012: Bel Air Home Synced Up with 'Call Me Maybe'

"As some of you may know, our family has been affected by the disease of addiction," Kurtz said in a statement Monday. His daughter, Caroline, has battled addiction since 2012, and she has been in 22 recovery facilities across four states, he said. "We would like to thank all of you who have reached out to us since we went public in 2015. We truly appreciate the support you have given us."

Kurtz said he had good news to report about his daughter, which is broadcast between the tracks in the light show.

"Fortunately, this past year has been a good one for her. Before the next song begins, we ask that you take a moment to pray for the long-term recovery of the thousands of addicts in our community. They are not bad people, but they do have a really bad disease, and they fight every day to take back their lives," Kurtz said in the interlude. "We thank you and, to you and your family, Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year."

Where To Get Help For Addiction

Those seeking treatment for addiction have several options in Harford County.

Residents of Harford County can contact a 24/7 crisis hotline at 800-NEXT-STEP (800-639-8783) that is operated by behavioral health professionals who can help direct callers to behavioral health, mental health and addiction treatment resources. The Klein Family Crisis Center offers walk-in mental health and substance use urgent care from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at its location at 802 Baltimore Pike in Bel Air.

Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are available for those suffering from addiction and alcoholism.

The Jarrettsville-based nonprofit Addiction Connections Resource at 443-417-7810 helps link callers to resources from therapists to halfway houses to treatment centers.

People can also use the treatment locator on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or call the Maryland Crisis Hotline, which provides 24/7 support, at 1-800-422-0009. Marylanders grappling with a substance use disorder can find help as well at BeforeItsTooLateMD.org.

Fellowships like Families Anonymous, Nar-Anon and Al-Anon offer support for family members.