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By Staff Reports
Published: November 23, 2008
Updated: November 24, 2008

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Sunday, Nov. 23

RICHMOND CONCERT CHORALE. "Christmas Past and Present." 5 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, River Road at Parham Road. Donations requested. 643-3589, ext. 5406.

Friday, Nov. 28

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S KIMBALL THEATRE. Crystal Carols Concert, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., today, Nov. 29, Dec. 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26-Jan. 3.All seats are $10. The Celtic band Coyote Run performs Christmas with the Coyotes 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 29 and 30. Tickets: $18, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children under 12. (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com.

Monday, Dec. 1

COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC. 7 p.m., Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 18 N. Laurel St. Featuring the Richmond Symphony and the Cathedral Choir conducted by Patrick Carlin. Tickets: $35. 545-5935.

TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY CONCERT. 5:30 p.m., The Jefferson Hotel. 101 W. Franklin St. Concert by "The Dozen" from Woodberry Forest School in Orange County. Parade of Christmas characters begins at 6 p.m. The ceremony will conclude with the arrival of Santa. Free. Tuesday, Dec. 2

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Prince George Jazz Singers from Prince George High School. Free.

RICHMOND CONCERT BAND. 7 p.m., River Road United Methodist Church, 8800 River Road. Free. 737-3767 or www.rcband.org. Wednesday, Dec. 3

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Collegiate Strings from The Collegiate School. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 4

HENRICO CONCERT BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT. 7:30 p.m., Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Free. Call for reservations. 501-5115.

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Tuckahoe Middle School Girls Ensemble. Free. Friday, Dec. 5

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Richmond Montessori Honors Group. Free.

A ROCKAPELLA HOLIDAY. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music. Traditional favorites include "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," as well as "Snowstar." $38 adults; $36 seniors $65+; $19 children 12 and under; $30 UR employees and $8 UR students. 289-8980. RICHMOND SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERTS. "Handel's Messiah: An Oratorio," 8 p.m. Second Baptist Church, River and Gaskins roads. $25-$35. 788-1212 or www.richmondsymphony.com. VCU MUSIC HOLIDAY GALA. 8 p.m., Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. This year's performers include the VCU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Commonwealth Singers, the VCU Jazz Orchestra II, the VCU Guitar Ensemble and more. Benefits the Hospital Hospitality House. Tickets are $5 and are available at the VCU Music Box Office. 828-6776. Saturday, Dec. 6

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ST. FRANCIS/ST.EMMA. 1:30-3:30 p.m., Belmead Mansion, 5000 Cartersville Road, Powhatan. $25 donation suggested. Light refreshments. 598-9316 or www.francisemma.org.

CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 18 N. Laurel St. Cathedral choir, Amy Grant Hruska and Patrick Carlin, directing; vocal soloists Michele Orr and Father Michael Renninger; trumpeter, flute soloists and VCU trombone choir. Free. 359-5651. FAITHLIFE TABERNACLE CHURCH STEEL PAN ORCHESTRA. 6-7 p.m., Chesterfield Towne Center food court. GENWORTH FINANCIAL SYMPHONY POPS - LET IT SNOW! 8 p.m., Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St. Associate Conductor Erin R. Freeman, the Richmond Symphony Chorus and the Greater Richmond Children's Choir join the Richmond Symphony in an interactive concert. $35-$60 (discounts for seniors, children and students) 262-8003 or www.richmondsymphony.com. RICHMOND MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT. "A Child's Christmas." 8 p.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, 503 N. Lombardy St. Tickets: $15 adults; $10 seniors and students. 241-0446 or or www.richmondmenschorus.org.

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S KIMBALL THEATRE. The Williamsburg Symphonia's Holiday Pops Concert, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. Also, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets are $25. (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com.

Sunday, Dec. 7

CENTRAL VIRGINIA MASTERWORKS CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT. 2:30 and 7 p.m., Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 Henry St., Ashland. $10-$15 adults; $5 students and children. 798-3283.

CHESTER COMMUNITY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 3 p.m., Chester United Methodist Church, 12132 Percival St., Chester. Free. 748-6006. JAMES RIVER HIGH JAZZ BAND. Chesterfield Towne Center, 2-3 p.m., food court or pedestrian plaza. RICHMOND MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT. "A Child's Christmas." 4 p.m. (see Dec. 6). Monday, Dec. 8

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. St. Bridget's Bakers Dozen. Free.

RICHMOND PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. 7 p.m., James Center Atrium. Free. 673-7400 or . RICHMOND SYMPHONY HOLIDAY CONCERTS. Handel's "Messiah," 8 p.m., St. Michael's Catholic Church, Springfield Road. $30. (see Dec. 5). Tuesday, Dec. 9

HANOVER CONCERT BAND PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MUSIC. 7 p.m., Virginia Center Commons food court area.

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. 12:20 p.m., The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Tuckahoe Middle School Girls Ensemble. Free. RICHMOND CONCERT BAND. 7 p.m., Sandston Baptist Church, 100 W. Williamsburg Road, Sandston. Free. 737-3767 or www.rcband.org. Wednesday, Dec. 10

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Godwin High School Strings. Free.

Thursday, Dec. 11

CLASSICS BY CANDLELIGHT. 6 p.m., Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Road. $50 per person. Tours of the plantation home from 6 p.m.; seating begins at 7; concert at 7:30 p.m.; followed by dessert and coffee social hour with the musicians. Seating is limited and reservations are required. 519-2098.

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. The Madrigal Singers from Manchester High School. Free. Friday, Dec. 12

JAMES WILSON AND FRIENDS PERFORM "CLASSICS BY CANDLELIGHT." 7:30 p.m., Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road. Cellist James Wilson will be joined by three musicians to present a concert of chamber music for strings and flute. Tickets: $25 for adults; $20 for seniors; $10 for students. 519-2098 or .

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Maggie L. Walker Governor's School. Free. Saturday, Dec. 13

CENTRAL VIRGINIA WIND SYMPHONY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR. 7 p.m., Chesterfield Towne Center. Guest soloist is Al Regni, principal saxophonist of the New York Philharmonic and adjunct professor of saxophone at Virginia Commonwealth University. Free. 342-8797.

CLASSICS BY CANDLELIGHT. 6 p.m. Wilton House Museum. (see Dec. 11) CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER. 2-3 p.m. Southside Baptist Church Orchestra; 7-8 p.m. CBS6 Symphony, food court or pedestrian plaza. CHRISTMAS CONCERT. 7-9 p.m., St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 5200 Grove Ave. Choirs from Fifth Baptist Church, All Saints Apostolic Church, and St. Giles, and professional vocalists and instrumentalists from across Richmond. Donations to benefit missions to Ghana. 282-9763, ext.19. "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION." 6 p.m., Grove Avenue Baptist Church, corner of Ridge Road and Parham roads. The Celebration Choir and Orchestra of Grove Avenue Baptist Church present an evening of Christmas music. Free. 740-8888. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CONCERT, JAMES RIVER RINGERS. 7 p.m., handbell ensemble. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen. www.jamesriverringers.org or 357-9810. Sunday, Dec. 14

CENTRAL VIRGINIA WIND SYMPHONY HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR. 3 p.m., Virginia Center Commons. (see Dec. 13).

CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER. 2-3 p.m. Meadowbrook High School Choir; 6-7 p.m. Tabernacle Church Choir, food court or pedestrian plaza. HOLIDAY BIG BAND CONCERT FEATURING BILL ZICKAFOOSE AD THE CONTINENTALS. 7-9 p.m., Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. Free. 501-5115. RICHMOND BOYS CHOIR IN CONCERT. 4 p.m., St. Johns Church, 2401 E. Broad St. A concert of traditional and nontraditional holiday songs and carols to benefit the choir and St. Johns Church outreach programs. No admission charged; donations appreciated. 788-6404. RICHMOND CONCERT BAND. 4 p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1925 Grove Ave. Free. 737-3767 or www.rcband.org. "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION." 6 p.m., Grove Avenue Baptist Church. (See Dec. 13) Monday, Dec. 15

"AND NATURE SINGS" 7 p.m., Saint Gertrude High School, 3215 Stuart Ave. Three choral groups will feature songs of the season that focus on nature. Free. 358-9114.

CATHEDRAL OF THE SACRED HEART CONCERT OF HOLIDAY MUSIC. 11 a.m., Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 18 N. Laurel St. Vocal soloists from the Cathedral Choir and the VCU Music Department and Lisa Edwards Burrs, Father Michael Renninger and Anne O'Byrne with pianist Patrick Carlin. Free lunch after the concert. No reservations required. 359-5651. MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. St. Catherine's and St. Christopher's Lower School String Ensemble. Free. Tuesday, Dec. 16

HANOVER CONCERT BAND PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MUSIC. 6:30 p.m., Hanover Arts and Activities Center, 500 S. Center St., Ashland.

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Saint Gertrude Choir. Free. RICHMOND CONCERT BAND. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave. Free. 737-3767 or www.rcband.org. Wednesday, Dec. 17

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Lyrical Ladies from Pocahontas Middle School. Free.

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA. 2:30 p.m., Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. This is the only band allowed to play authentic musical arrangements of the original Glenn Miller Orchestra. The show also includes holiday music from their Christmas recordings. Tickets: $40 adults; $38 senior citizens (65+). 261-2787 or www.artsglenallen.com. Thursday, Dec. 18

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. The Collegiate School Chorus and Camarata. Free.

Friday, Dec. 19

SALVATION ARMY BRASS BAND. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The band performs throughout the day at Chesterfield Towne Center in the food court or pedestrian plaza.

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Flutopia, an adult flute choir, and String Theory, a student string ensemble from Three Chopt Presbyterian Church. Free. THE HUNT FAMILY FIDDLERS. 6:30 p.m., Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Virginia's own Hunt Family Fiddlers keep everyone entertained with fiery Celtic dancing and fast fiddling. Free. Call for reservations. 328-4491. Saturday, Dec. 20

CHESTERFIELD TOWNE CENTER. 2-3 p.m., Cornerstone Baptist Church Orchestra; 3:30-8 p.m., Salvation Army Brass Band, food court or pedestrian plaza.

THEATRE IV: A CHRISTMAS CAROL. 4 and 7 p.m., Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Theatre IV's adaptation of Dickens' classic is particularly suited to children. Free. Call for reservations. 328-4491. COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG'S KIMBALL THEATRE. Celebrate the Season: Don Irwin in Concert, 7:30 p.m. All seats are $25. (757) 565-8588 or visit www.kimballtheatre.com. Monday, Dec. 22

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Senior Connections, an adult choral group from the Capital Area Agency on Aging. Free.

Tuesday, Dec. 23

MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Noon, The Jefferson Hotel, 101 W. Franklin St. Offering, an adult Christian worship band. Free.