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the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. South Hills Chorale Holiday Concerts Music in the Stacks: Christmas with the Aeolian Winds Date: Dec. 17 Time: 7 p.m. Address: Upper St. Clair Library, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org, or 412.835.5540 Join the Aeolian Winds of Pittsburgh for an evening of beautiful holiday music! This five-piece chamber wind ensemble will share their talents in a free concert of holiday standards and classics. Refreshments will be served. Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra Holiday Concert Date: Dec. 15 Address: Upper St. Clair High School Theater, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: pittsburghcivicorchestra.net, or 412.854.1389 Join the Pittsburgh Civic Orchestra musicians as they celebrate this holiday season! The orchestra has over 80 volunteer musicians who are dedicated to providing quality classical music at a reasonable cost to the families of southwestern PA. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. River City Brass Band Christmas Brasstacular Date: Dec. 4 Address: Upper St. Clair High School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: rivercitybrass.org Celebrate the magic of Christmas with your River City Brass! This show is fun for the whole family with classic carols, favorite film music, and special surprises. Choirs from around the region will join as well! Visit 48 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Dates: Dec. 15 & 16 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: southhillschorale.org, or 412.220.4227 Delight in the music of the holiday season! The not-for-profit organization provides professional-quality concerts throughout western PA for conventions, meetings, community events, and facilities serving seniors and infirm persons. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Deck the Halls Dormont Public Library’s Holiday House Tour Date: Dec. 2 Addresses: Various Homes Throughout the Dormont Area Contact: facebook.com/dormontlibraryhousetour, dormontlibrary.org, or 412.531.8754 Have yourself a merry little House Tour, let your heart be light… starting now, the houses will be out of sight! Get some inspiration for your own decorations or just get a glimpse of some holiday magic during this annual tour. Proceeds benefit the Dormont Public Library. For ticket information and other details, visit the Facebook page or website. Make Your Own Felted Holiday Ornament at Upper St. Clair Library Date: Dec. 13 Time: 7 p.m. Address: Upper St. Clair Library, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair Contact: twpusc.org, or 412.835.5540 (Pre-registration is required.) Fiber artist Judé Ernest will teach you to hand-needle felt wool and other fibers into 3-D holiday shapes in this hands-on workshop for adults. Students will learn a bit about felting history, modern hand- needle felting, safety, and be introduced to dimensional sculpting techniques. Felted ornaments make wonderfully unique gifts! Visit the website for more information. icmags.com Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church Cookie Sale, Tea Room, Gift Bazaar Date: Dec. 8 Address: 3319 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont Contact: mlumc.org, or 412.531.7131 A one-stop shop this holiday season! Why bake for the holidays when you can purchase a large variety of delicious homemade cookies along with beautiful gift items? Also features a British tea room serving delicious soup, homemade scones and tea. Visit the website for more information. Simmons Farm Address: 170 Simmons Road, McMurray Contact: simmonsfarm.com/ christmastrees, or 724.941.1490 Offering a large selection of Christmas trees, from tabletop up to 15-ft. tall! Cut- Ur-Own trees are available in very limited sizes and varieties. Call ahead prior to your visit. Wreaths, poinsettias, and Christmas planters are available daily. Visit the website for more information. Trax Farms Address: 528 Trax Road, Finleyville Contact: traxfarms.com, or 412.835.3246 Trax Farms is a 400-acre working farm, market and greenhouse offering a limited number of cut-your-own trees (schedule an appointment). The farm’s Christmas Shop offers trees, ornaments, and decorating and gift ideas for the holidays. Victorian Christmas Traditions presented by Bethel Park Library Date: Dec. 6 Time: 2 p.m. Address: 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park Contact: bethelparklibrary.org, or 412.835.2207 Presented by the Frick Pittsburgh! Do you know when the first Christmas card was sent or why many people kept a bucket of water handy when they lit their Christmas trees? Explore the origins of these and many other Victorian holiday traditions. Visit the website for more information.   n h Didn’t see your favorite winter event or activity listed? Help us include it next time! 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