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Magic! Holiday Catholic Parish Handbell Choir, directed by Kelly Thompson. Christmas with the Camerata Date: Dec. 15 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh (Squirrel Hill) Contact: pittsburghcamerata.org, or 412.421.5884 At this most reflective time of year, when light and darkness are equal, the Pittsburgh Camerata offers the music of Christmas, sacred and secular. The Camerata is a professional vocal ensemble committed to presenting imaginative and inspiring choral programs. Pittsburgh Camerata – What She Said: Music of Women Poets Date: Feb. 8 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 5801 Hampton Street, Pittsburgh (Highland Park) Contact: pittsburghcamerata.org, or 412.421.5884 Featuring Emily Dickinson, Sara Teasdale, Amy Lowell, Cynthia Jarvis, Gwyneth Walker, Hildegard von Bingen, Abbie Betinis, and Libby Larsen. Guests include Pittsburgh Girls Choir, based in the eastern part of the city, and Triple Trio, all-girls ensemble of Mt. Lebanon H.S. Pittsburgh Children’s Theater Series Presents ‘The Magic School Bus’ Date: Jan. 8 Time: 7 p.m. Address: GS Middle School, 301 North Main Street, Greensburg Contact: trustarts.org/pct_home/ events/series/childrens-theater- series Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation! When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip. Renaissance City Choir Holiday Concert Date: Dec. 14 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh (East Liberty) Contact: rccpittsburgh.com, or 800.838.3006 Traditional, new and inclusive choral music! River City Brass Christmas Brasstacular Date: Dec. 7 Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: rivercitybrass.org, or thepalacetheatre.org River City Brass brings the magic each year with Christmas carols, holiday movie music, classic songs, and collaborations with local choirs. Seton Hill University Dance Academy: ‘The Jazzy Nutcracker’ Dates: Dec. 14 & 15 Address: Seton Hill Arts Center- Reichgut Concert Hall, Seton Hill University, Greensburg Contact: setonhill.edu/tickets, or 724.552.2929 A fun and exciting twist on the classic! You’ll see “jazzed-up” scenes of the party, Drosselmeyer’s gifts, mice and snow, and meet the unique characters that Clara and 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com the Nutcracker visit in the magic place called Swingland. The music includes adaptations of Tchaikovsky’s original score by Busy McCarroll and Jeff Nelson, as well as Duke Ellington. The Theatre Factory Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dates: Dec. 6-15 Address: 235 Cavitt Avenue, Trafford Contact: thetheatrefactory.org, or 412.374.9200 The classic Dickens tale where the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmases past, present and future, who lead him on a transformational journey. Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Holiday Performances: ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ and ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dates: Dec. 14 & 15 – The Nutcracker Ballet; Dec. 21 – Home for the Holidays Address: The Palace Theatre, 21 West Otterman Street, Greensburg Contact: westmorelandsymphony.org, or 724.837.1850 Join the orchestra and the Laurel Ballet Company on the traditional magical trip to the land of the Sugarplum Fairy! You’ll experience Tchaikovsky’s score performed by the full orchestra. In Home for the Holidays, make your season merry and bright with a concert of your favorite music, featuring the All-Star Choir of Westmoreland County and special guests. n d Didn’t see your favorite holiday event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! Email [email protected] with the information. d We do our best to make sure the events listed are accurate, but always check the website for the most updated information.