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Seasonal Shows favorites and the best in swing music since 2004, presents its “Sounds of Christmas.” Singers, The Christmas Belle Dancers and the 22-piece Latshaw Pops Orchestra will take you on a musical journey that encompasses all of your favorite Christmas songs as well as traditional carols. Chatham Baroque – Capricio Stravagante Date: Dec. 7 Time: 8 p.m. Address: Hicks Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 616 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh (East Liberty) Contact: chathambaroque.org Celebrate the season with Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, Farina’s Capricio Stravagante, 16th century dance music. ‘A Joyful Celebration’ presented by Edgewood Symphony Orchestra Date: Dec. 7 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, 120 East Swissvale Avenue, Edgewood Contact: edgewoodsymphony.org, or 412.473.8880 Jazz up your holidays with Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s dazzling adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” Discover the open-hearted mysticism of St. Francis of Assisi as found in his poem “Canticle Brother Sun” through the radiant and awe-inspiring music of Eli Tamar, and experience Taylor’s playful “Christmas Overture,” the sublime “Ave Maria” by Mascagni, and Anderson’s exuberant “Sleigh Ride.” C Street Brass Quintet at The Frick Date: Dec. 20 Time: 7 p.m. Address: The Frick Art Museum Auditorium, 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh (Point Breeze) Contact: thefrickpittsburgh.org, or 412.371.0600 C Street’s Wintry Mix is a “Greatest Hits” of holiday fun, with some additional favorites mixed in. Enjoy a variety of holiday music from the Renaissance period through 20th century jazz in this free performance. Please register in advance. Disney’s ‘Frozen, Jr.’ by the Greasepaint Players The Oaks Theater Holiday Shows Dates: Dec. 20-21 Address: Greensburg Civic Theatre, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg Contact: gctheatre.org, or 724.414.1220 Taking the stage by (snow)storm! This show brings the story of Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life in the Greensburg Civic Theatre. It features all of the memorable songs you know plus new ones written for the Broadway production. When faced with danger, these royal sisters discover their hidden potential and the powerful bonds of family and friendship. Loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor! Dates: Dec. 6 & 7 – Pitt Floyd “A Momentary Lapse of Season”; Dec. 14 – Johnny Angel & The Halos Christmas Show; Dec. 21 – Pure Gold Christmas Address: 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont Contact: theoakstheater.com, or 412.828.6322 “Pittsburgh’s premiere Pink Floyd tribute band” plays new rock arrangements of traditional holiday songs and carols and mash-ups with some Pink Floyd masterpieces. Johnny Angel & The Halos return for their annual Christmas concert. Pure Gold brings a delightful night of all your favorite oldies. Holiday Shows at The Lamp Theatre Holiday Shows at The Palace Theatre The Latshaw Pops: The Sounds of Christmas Holiday Bell Choir Concert at Penn Hills Library Dates: Dec. 1 – Twelve Twenty-Four; Dec. 5 – 2 Broke Country Girls, Lois & Diana Address: The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main Street, Irwin Contact: lamptheatre.org, or 724.367.4000 Twelve Twenty-Four presents a high energy, full-scale, holiday rock orchestra concert featuring everyone’s favorite rock-edge holiday music as well as its own holiday creations. Lois Scott and Diana Lynn, along with their special guests, present their fourth annual Christmas show full of music and magic for the entire family. Date: Dec. 20 Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org The Latshaw Pops Orchestra, which has performed popular American standards, Broadway show tunes, movie Dates: End of November and various December dates (Check the website.) Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: thepalacetheatre.org/ concerts-events, or 724.836.8000 The Palace Theatre hosts a variety of holiday shows to satisfy any taste! Some of the scheduled performances include Ken Ludwig’s Twas the Night Before Christmas; Branson on the Road, Christmas Style; The Coasters, Drifters and Platters Holiday Hop; Oak Ridge Boys Down Home Christmas; and a Christmas show with Sara Evans. Visit the website for details and additional events. Date: Dec. 5 Time: 7 p.m. Address: 1037 Stotler Road, Penn Hills Contact: pennhillslibrary.org, or 412.795.3507 Visit the library for a free holiday concert by the Good Shepherd Roman Continued on next page > GREENSBURG SALEM ❘ WINTER 2019 15