‘Messiah’ by Erie
Philharmonic Chorus
Date: Dec. 8
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Address: First Presbyterian Church
of the Covenant,
250 West 7th Street, Erie
Contact: eriephil.org, or
814.455.1377
A holiday musical tradition in
Erie! Become instantly inspired by
the phenomenal Erie Philharmonic’s
performance of the Christmas portion
of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah”
with orchestra and professional soloists.
Visit the website for information on
purchasing tickets and other details.
A Motown Christmas
Date: Dec. 12
Address: Warner Theatre,
811 State Street, Erie
Contact: eriewarnertheatre.com, or
814.453.7117
“A Motown Christmas,” starring
The Motown Experience, kicks off the
holiday season with a family-oriented
Christmas spectacular! The Motown
Experience is a world-class vocal group
assembled from past and present
members of three of Motown’s most
legendary groups: The Temptations,
The Miracles and The Capitols. A
Motown Christmas is a powerful show
combining greatest hits with favorite
holiday classics. Visit the website for
information on purchasing tickets and
other details.
‘A Storybook Christmas’ by
Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra &
Concert Choir
Date: Dec. 9
Address: Mary D’Angelo Performing
Arts Center, Mercyhurst University,
501 East 38th Street, Erie
Contact: miac.mercyhurst.edu, or
814.824.3000
A holiday treat for all! This holiday
concert features the D’Angelo
Department of Music Concert Choir
and Civic Orchestra. Visit the website
for information on purchasing tickets
and other details.
Keep it Active
ERC Snowflake 5k Run
Date: Dec. 8
Time: 10 a.m.
Address: Presque Isle State Park
Rotary Pavilion, 1 Peninsula Drive,
Erie
Contact: erierunners.club
Snow or no snow, the race is on!
Do something good for others while
doing something good for your health
by participating in the Erie Runners
Club Snowflake 5k—a race that
benefits local charities. Visit the website
for registration details and for more
information.
Santa Hustle 5K
Date: Dec. 8
Address: Perry Square Park,
601 State Street, Erie
Contact: eriechamber.org
Experience the magic of the Santa
Hustle! If you are a Christmas lover
and enjoy overplayed holiday music,
devouring candy and cookies, and
joining in on an epic after-party, then
grab your friends and family and register
for the Santa Hustle! The swag is
bound to make your jingle tingle even
brighter, with a Santa hat, Santa beard,
Finisher Medal, and new Performance
Hoodie. Make it an even more magical
experience by adding on the Mrs. Claus
Package, which includes a red tutu, arm
warmers, candy cane socks, and two
face tattoos. Visit the website for more
information.
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