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‘Follow the Star’ Christmas Show Concert by Tennessee Backporch holiday show! It’s sure to get even Scrooge into the holiday spirit! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. ‘Come Home for the Holidays’ Concert by the Erie Philharmonic Date: Dec. 1 Address: Warner Theatre, 809 State Street, Erie Contact: eriephil.org, or 814.453.7117 Celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year” with the full splendor of the Erie Philharmonic in concert with the voices of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus and Collegiate Academy Vocal Jazz. Soprano Joan Ellison returns to show off another side of her amazing artistry with classic arrangements of your favorite holiday music. As an expert in the vocal stylings of Judy Garland, she will recreate some of the American icon’s best-loved Christmas moments from cinema’s golden age. With a matinée and evening performance on Saturday, you won’t want to miss this holiday favorite. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Disney on Ice presents ‘Frozen’ Date: Dec. 13 (More dates are available.) Address: Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French Street, Erie Contact: disneyonice.com/ticket-info/ Frozen/113721, or 814.452.4857 Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, your whole family will sing along to unforgettable music and be delighted with special appearances by the Disney princesses, Woody, Buzz, Dory and more. Experience magic at every turn and create memories to last a lifetime as Disney on Ice presents “Frozen” — the show worth melting for! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. 16 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com Date: Dec. 16 Time: 4 p.m. Address: St. Gregory Church, 48 South Pearl Street, North East Contact: tennesseebackporch.com This holiday concert showcases some very moving original songs, as well as creative arrangements of familiar Christmas songs. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details. Free Christmas Gem City Band Concert Date: Dec. 4 Time: 7 p.m. Address: St. John’s Lutheran Church, Parish Center, Erie (Entrance on 23rd Street) Contact: gemcitybands.org All are invited and welcome to the church’s Parish Center to enjoy the great sounds of the Gem City Band! Plenty of convenient off-street parking is available in the church’s 22nd Street parking lot. Visit the website for more information. ‘Matilda the Musical’ at the Erie Playhouse Dates: A wide variety of dates in December (Check the website for the schedule.) Address: 13 West 10th Street, Erie Contact: erieplayhouse.org, or 814.454.2852 Something magical is about to happen this holiday season at the Erie Playhouse! An international sensation, “Matilda” is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of neglectful parents, she finds refuge in library books. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a cruel headmistress. She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world and, in so doing, discovers her own remarkable powers. Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details.