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Still time to catch holiday shows
THREE WISE TENORS: Joining the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus for its “Deck the Halls” concert on Dec. 21 are Los Tres Tenores, “The Three Tenors,” from left: Guillermo Ontiveros, Johnny Huerta and Francisco Renteria. Submitted photo by Ron Natchwary by Teri Carnicelli
There’s plenty of time left to feed your holiday spirit with music, laughter and joy thanks to a wealth of holiday events still available. The SanTan Sun News compiled this list of holidaythemed entertainment options to help readers keep the seasonal fun flowing.
Holiday jazz at free concert
Join a holiday music sing-a-long at the free Sonoran Sunset concert from 6 to 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 20 at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler. Jazz vocalist Laurie Fagen, accompanied by Vandal-Hancock Duo, leads songs for attendees to sing. Then Matt Vandal and Devon Hancock perform classic jazz songs sprinkled with holiday tunes on
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Enjoy ‘Holiday Cabaret’
Those who like a more intimate holiday experience will enjoy iTheatre’s Holiday Cabaret, through Dec. 22 in Kax Theater at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe, Phoenix. Pianist Jeff Kennedy brings together some of the Valley’s best voices, accompanied by his grand piano, in iTheatre’s signature cabaret-style setting with drinks and treats at the bar. Shows are 8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 20 through 22, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sun., Dec. 16. Tickets are $16 in advance and $20 at the door. Info: 602-347-1071, itheatreaz.org.
Symphony hails ‘Messiah’ Matt Vandal, Devon Hancock, Laurie Fagen Submitted photos
their acoustic guitars. For more information, call 480-782-2890 or visit chandleraz.gov/veterans-oasis.
‘Deck the Halls’
Phoenix Opera and the Phoenix Opera Orchestra and Chorus present “Deck the Halls,” a tribute to the holidays, 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 21 in Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Repertory Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. The evening features highlights from the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” as well as traditional and international holiday gems. Enjoy the majesty of the “Hallelujah Chorus” and the tenderness of “Silent Night,” conducted by Maestro John Massaro. The concert is sponsored by McCarthy Construction. Tickets are $27 general admission, $22 students and seniors. Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com.
‘Elfish Event’
Escape to the candy-cane forest and take a well-deserved break from the holiday hoopla during the “2012 Elfish Event,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 22 at Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek. The event is part of the art center’s regular Community Days celebrations. Enjoy fun activities with the kids and a free screening of the wacky holiday movie, “Elf.” Top off the evening with an elf-dressing contest, burping contest, coloring / crafts booth, hot chocolate, cookies and more. Admission is $5 in advance for ages 3 and older, and $7.50 the day of the event. Info: 480-987-7469, QCPAC.com.
The Phoenix Symphony and Chorus, led by Virginia G. Piper Music Director Michael Christie, perform Handel’s “Messiah” 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 at the Camelback Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 5902 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix. The Baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners 250 years after the composer’s death. The performance features Soprano Yulia Van Doren and Tenor David Portillo, along with David Trudgen singing countertenor and Matt Boehler, bass. The Phoenix Symphony Chorus is led by Thomas Bookhout, chorus master. General admission is $36 plus box office fees. Info: 602-495-1999, phoenixsymphony.org.
Holiday renaissance at MIM
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