SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS: Circle Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2013 season. God of Carnage, seen last season at the Dallas Theater Center, kicks things off Jan. 24. It leads a group of five plays that have all debuted in the last few years. … Artes de la Rosa also has released its 2013 season. The buzziest title is probably the regional premiere of In the Heights, which toured through the AT&T Performing Arts Center last spring.

LOCAL MUSIC BITS: Preston Jones highlights four albums by locals out this month. (dfw.com) … Meanwhile, Anthony Mariani counts down the 12 best 817 songs of 2012. Congratulations, Hannah Barbarians. (fwweekly.com) … And while we’re making lists, DC9 at Night has a group of five local rappers worth keeping an ear out for. (DC9 at Night)

THE TINY TIMS: For its A Christmas Carol, Dallas Theater Center has picked a pair of girls to alternate in the role of Tiny Tim. Amelia Brown, 8, and her friend Bella Ehring, 7, auditioned over the summer and are each making their professional debuts. They talk to dallasnews.com about what they enjoy most about playing the part (hint – there’s a famous line involved).