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Magic! Holiday PCT Children’s Theater Series Presents ‘The Magic Schoolbus’ Seasonal Shows A Circle of Friends Choirs Christmas Concert Date: Dec. 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park Contact: acofchoirs.com People of all faiths with a common love of music, using it as outreach to the community through their voices, bells and other instruments. Six Appeal: Ugly Sweater Party Date: Dec. 14 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: The Hillman Center for Performing Arts, 423 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: thehillman.org, or 412.968.3040 The Six Appeal vocal band brings its a cappella arrangements of traditional and original holiday music. Be sure to wear your best holiday sweater! The Latshaw Pops: The Sounds of Christmas Date: Nov. 30 Address: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or 724.742.0400 The Latshaw Pops Orchestra, which has performed popular American standards, Broadway show tunes, movie favorites and swing music since 2004, presents its “Sounds of Christmas.” A musical journey that encompasses all of your favorite Christmas songs as well as traditional carols. Legacy Theatre Holiday Shows Dates: Dec. 2 – Johnny Halo and the Angels; Dec. 14 – Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band Times: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Address: 700 Cumberland Woods Drive, Allison Park Contact: thelegacylineup.com, or 412.635.8080 Longtime local favorites oldies band Johnny Angel & The Halos return for their annual Christmas concert. Then continue the sounds of the ‘50s through the ‘70s with the Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band Christmas Show. 38 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ Date: Jan. 9 Times: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Address: Marshall Middle School, 5145 Wexford Run Road, Wexford 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. Pittsburgh Concert Chorale: A Big Band Christmas Dates: Dec. 7 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel Contact: pccsing.org, or 412.635.7654 Conspiracy Swingtet joins in for Christmas music with a big band flair! The concert will also include traditional carols and sing- alongs. Pittsburgh Historical Music Society Candlelight Concert Date: Feb. 22 Address: Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 South Pioneer Road, Allison Park Contact: facebook.com/ pittsburghhistoricalmusic/, depreciationlandsmuseum.org, or [email protected] (Reservations are required.) An 18th century-style concert at the museum (period attire welcome)! Pre-paid reservations are required. Pittsburgh Philharmonic Winter Wonderland and Holiday Caroling Spectacular! Date: Dec. 13 Time: 7:30 p.m. Address: Quaker Valley Middle School, 618 Harbaugh Street, Sewickley Contact: pghphil.org From Humperdinck’s fairytale “Hansel and Gretel” to the dancing toys in Tchaikovsky’s iconic “Nutcracker Suite,” plus several composers’ takes on favorite Christmas carols! icmags.com River City Brass Christmas Brasstacular Date: Dec. 6 Address: Carson Middle School, 200 Hillvue Lane, McCandless Contact: rivercitybrass.org River City Brass brings the magic each year with Christmas carols, holiday movie music, classic songs, and collaborations with local choirs. Shaler Area High School Band Winter Concert Date: Dec. 17 Time: 7 p.m. Address: HS Auditorium, 381 Wible Run Road, Shaler Township Contact: sasd.k12.pa.us Shaler Area High School Choir Winter Concert Date: Dec. 19 Time: 7 p.m. Address: HS Auditorium, 381 Wible Run Road, Shaler Township Contact: sasd.k12.pa.us Shaler Area High School Orchestra Winter Concert Date: Dec. 10 Time: 7 p.m. Address: HS Auditorium, 381 Wible Run Road, Shaler Township Contact: sasd.k12.pa.us Holiday Movies at The Strand: ‘The Polar Express’ and ‘Christmas Vacation’ Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 1 (Express); Dec. 7 (Vacation) Address: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or 724.742.0400 A couple of beloved holiday traditions! In ‘The Polar Express’ (G) a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole. ‘Christmas Vacation’ (PG-13) sees the Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. The Strand’s Holiday Shows Dates: Dec. 8 – The Celtic Tenors; Dec. 13 & 14 – Yule TV; Dec. 14 & 15 – USO Christmas Address: The Strand Theater, 119 North Main Street, Zelienople Contact: thestrandtheater.org, or 724.742.0400 The Strand will host a variety of holiday shows for a variety of audiences! Details of each can be found on the website.