Community Calendar

In the glow of candlelight, all of the world sings together tonight. And in the glow of the candles, we see peace for you and peace for me. –“Candlelight Canon,” Andy Beck

Ring in the holidays with Voca Lyrica, TrebleMakers and Con Brio Voce Brass Quintet at their Holiday Concert “In the Glow of Candlelight,” Saturday, December 7 at 4 p.m. at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium. The poem above, a round that both choirs will sing together, serves as a reminder that we must continually strive for peace and unity. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. Tickets are available at Patterson’s Flowers, the Old Pioneer Store and Emporium, online at https://vocalyrica.ludus.com, or at the door.

Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum, Irish-singing sensation Celtic Woman. This is a rare opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting.

The show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, Sleigh Ride, Deck the Halls, and more, along with Celtic Woman favorites Danny Boy, Amazing Grace, and You Raise Me Up. “This performance will enthrall audiences of all ages”—The Washington Post.

The Men of Music will hold its annual Christmas concert titled "Once Upon A December" at a new location this year. Trinity Lutheran Church in Midland will be serving as the host for this free community concert this year with a freewill offering to benefit the Midland County Food Assistance Network, formerly the Emergency Food Pantry Network.

In the last 20 years, close to $60,000 has been raised for the Food Assistance Network. Well over $100,000 has been raised over the years for local charities. The "Men of Music" chorus has been singing in the Mid-Michigan area since 1936 (originally known as the Dow Male Chorus). The current membership consists of over 50 men from the Tri-Cities and Thumb area. Our director is Grace Marra, and our accompanist is Joan Kinnett.

No ticket purchase required to attend either of the two performances [2pm & 7pm] on December 8.

The holiday tradition continues!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years! Grammy® Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

Frosty tipped noses and fluttering snowflakes. Crackling logs and stories read by the fireplace. Capture the spirit of Christmas with Northwest Michigan Ballet Theater’s presentation of a holiday tradition and classic…

Every year, NMBT brings The Nutcracker to a new community. This year, the 1892 ballet by Tchaikovsky comes to the Cheboygan Opera House, with original choreography by NMBT Artistic Director, Thomas Morrell.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students (18 & under).

Stephanie Chou is a Chinese-American jazz composer, saxophonist, and singer who seamlessly blends influences from her Chinese heritage with Western jazz and pop, fostering immediate cross-cultural connections and emphasizing audience engagement. She has graced prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, B.B. King's, Joe's Pub, and Miller Theater, as well as numerous international music festivals and venues. Chou's quintet features saxophone and vocals in Mandarin/English, complemented by Chinese violin (erhu), viola, and a jazz rhythm section, amplifying the universal appeal of her music to her ever-expanding fan base.

For over 40 years, two-time Grammy® Award winning, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, Terrance Simien has been performing traditional Zydeco roots music. Join us for a celebration of the up-tempo sounds and syncopated rhythms of Zydeco – blending blues, R&B, indigenous, soul, Afro-Caribbean, Cajun, and early Creole music. Simien and his band mates have performed nearly 10,000 concerts, touring millions of miles to over 45 countries. They’ve played with legends including Art Neville, Los Lobos, the late Robert Palmer, and Dave Matthews Band to name a few. Don’t miss this rockin’ evening of washboard, accordion, brass, and guitar performed by Zydeco masters!