Community Calendar

Join us for a community-wide Messiah Sing-Along! What better way to experience the season than singing Handel’s great masterpiece, Messiah! We’ll sing Part One, commonly called the “Christmas Section,” plus the Hallelujah Chorus. Experience singing familiar choruses to our 22-rank historic Kimball pipe organ with hundreds of other voices.

A limited supply of G. Schirmer scores will be available on loan for the event, but guests are encouraged to bring their own score. No tickets necessary, but donations gladly accepted.

The otherworldly beauty of the aurora borealis is the spark for our holiday concert. From medieval chant and traditional carols to dazzling works by Arvo Pärt, Ola Gjeilo, and Veljo Tormis, you’ll journey through a thousand years of ethereal Baltic and Nordic choral music. In our centerpiece, Northern Lights by Ēriks Ešenvalds, voices, chimes, and tuned water goblets combine to evoke the spectacle of the aurora.

In person: Saturday, December 13, 2025 ‐ 3pm & 7pm
Chapel at Bastyr University – Kenmore, WA
pre-concert conversation at 2:30pm & 6:30pm

In person: Saturday, December 20, 2025 ‐ 3pm & 7pm
Seattle First Baptist Church – Harvard & Seneca, Seattle
pre-concert conversation at 2:30pm & 6:30pm

Streaming: Monday, December 22, 2025 ‐ 7:30pm
online, free; donations gratefully accepted
premiering on YouTube on December 22 and available on-demand for 30 days

Of note: Our performances of Northern Lights at Bastyr University Chapel will be sung-through, and will not include any spoken introductions to the pieces after our welcome message; we will ask the audience to hold applause until the end of the concert. These concerts will be recorded.

Our performances of Northern Lights at Seattle First Baptist Church will include introductions from choir members and Karen P. Thomas, and audience members will be encouraged to applaud as they are moved to do so.

Welcome to a pop-up Christmas story to remember. Deeply experience the Christmas story with fresh eyes and ears, and an open heart, as we help others in need. This is an unique, live, outdoor Christmas Pageant on a family farm with evening vistas, live actors, music, hot chocolate and more.

Gates open at 4PM where you can begin your journey at a booth for hot chocolate, tea, coffee, beverages, cookies/desserts, a 3-Kings Photo booth, Christmas cards and art for sale.

Bring a flashlight. Wear warm clothes for cool weather & good shoes for walking on uneven ground. No pets allowed, except service animals.

As the sun sets, the show begins at 5PM. Go back in time; carry a small light; travel alongside Mary & Joseph; follow the Shepherds; be surrounded by an Angel Chorus; spot the Star of Bethlehem; spy the 3 Kings arrival, and rest by the manger, through a moving, interactive pageant, featuring live animals, actors, and music, on a small farm with peaceful, contemplative vistas.

The audience moves from scene to scene through the live show as one large group of travelers, surrounded with music and light in this one-of-a-kind sharing of the birth of Jesus.

The show will run about 1 hour and 20 min. Plan for cool weather in a winter wonderland! :)

The iconic Mary Lou Gnoza on vocals with Brian Swearingen - keyboards, Jimi Beeler - guitar and Gary Danielson on saxophone

5:30pm-8pm

All Ages. No Cover. Dinner show. Reservations Recommended.

The Holidays are Here, and You Deserve a Night Out!
Take a break from the hustle and bustle with a fun evening for yourself, while your children enjoy a magical night at our "Dancers Night Out" Winter Wonderland at Reflections School of Dance!
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Suggested Ages: 4-10+
(Older dancers are welcome, and for younger ones, please check with us first.)
What’s in Store for the Kids:
Dancing
Games
Costumes (optional: dress as a favorite Christmas character or a beloved dance costume)
Photo Booth
Movies (if time allows)
Snacks and drinks will be provided for the kids, ensuring they have a blast while you enjoy your evening out.

Be dazzled by aerialists far above the ground, clowns who can't keep their hats, and hosts who can't stop joking!
Join us in our earlier show to see performers of all ages awe the crowd with breathtaking feats!
Check out the later show for some spicier content!

When:
December 13th
​6:30 pm (all ages) and 9:00 pm (mature)!

Doors are 30 minutes prior to each show.

Where:
312 Columbia Street NW, Olympia WA 98501
The studio is in the alley to the left of Oly taproom

How Much:
Tickets are $15 for folks 12 and above and $5 for folks 11 and younger.
Tickets are available pre-sale and at the door.

’Twas the Night Before Christmas
Presented by Ellensburg Dance Ensemble

Step into the magic of the season with ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, a dazzling original ballet inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s beloved poem. This heartwarming holiday production blends elegant classical ballet with imaginative storytelling, featuring local and CWU dancers in whimsical scenes filled with Sugar Plum visions, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes, and Santa’s enchanted flight.

Join us December 11–14 at the Morgan Performing Arts Center for a festive performance that captures the wonder, beauty, and spirit of Christmas — perfect for audiences of all ages. Tickets available at ellensburgdance.org/twas2025

The Strait Country Music Series at Field Hall
Field Hall & Oak Street Bistro Present: Amanda Lynn Bacon, A Tribute to Patsy Cline

AMANDA LYNN BACON pays tribute to Patsy Cline, a pioneer of the country music industry, in this stunning show.

Amanda Bacon’s love of music shines with her powerful vocals and soulful harmonies. She jokes that she was born with a mic in her hand, as she has now been entertaining audiences across the nation, for over 40 years. You may recognize Amanda as the front woman for the wildly popular band, Black Diamond Junction, who backs her on this show.

Amanda has always dreamed of having a show where she could pay tribute to one of the pioneers of the country music industry, Patsy Cline. Join Amanda and her band as the do some of Patsy’s greatest hits, like Walkin’ After Midnight, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and of course, Crazy. Featuring special guest Amy Daves on Fiddle, this is sure to be a great night of music.

Amanda has been performing her Patsy Cline Tribute since 2017, and the show always sells out. Make sure to get your tickets early!

Usher in the joy and peace of the season with Leavenworth’s own community choir for a magical winter evening at the Snowy Owl Theater! LVV presents this heartwarming and festive concert showcasing a rich tapestry of sacred and secular holiday music, joined by the Bavarian Brass quartet. We'll finish with a sing-along of the "Hallelujah Chorus"! Please join us for this celebration of peace and unity through music.

Skagit Symphony presents - Winter Is Coming
7:30pm, Saturday, Dec 13, 2025
McIntyre Hall - 2501 E College Way, Mount Vernon WA 98273

“Winter is Coming,” and we are ready to welcome the season with the holiday classic, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with an orchestral twist, a Christmas sing-along, and many other delights of the season. Sophia Chou returns to the Skagit Valley to perform Scriabin’s undeniably passionate concerto for piano and orchestra.
For Tickets visit mcintyrehall.org or call the box office at 360-416-7727
For more info, visit skagitsymphony.com , email [email protected] or call the symphony office at 360-848-9336