Halverson, and Scott Pauley and their
boundless exploration of intimate
chamber music from the Baroque and
beyond.
‘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
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!
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. 8
Address: The Lamp Theatre,
222 Main Street, Irwin
Contact: lamptheatre.org,
or 724.367.4000
The Latshaw Pops Orchestra, which has
performed popular American standards,
Broadway show tunes, movie 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.
The Oaks Theater Holiday Shows
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.
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
Catholic Parish Handbell Choir, directed
by Kelly Thompson.
Holiday Sing-Along
at Penn Hills Library
Date: Dec. 19
Time: 7 p.m.
Address: 1037 Stotler Road,
Penn Hills
Contact: pennhillslibrary.org,
or 412.795.3507
Join in the singing of carols and
other holiday favorites at the library!
Refreshments will be available.
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.
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