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‘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. Continued on next page > WEST COUNTY ❘ WINTER 2018 17