Time to celebrate Christmas with PSO
Special guests join local musicians on Showplace stage in Peterborough
The Peterborough Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents Christmas Fantasia on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. This year’s holiday concert also features 60 members of the Toronto Children’s Chorus and New Zealand-born baritone Bradley Christensen.
The program, which features both classical and pop-style music, is family-friendly and has many seasonal favourites, including Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite,” Vaughan Williams’ “Fantasia on Christmas Carols,” John Debney’s suite from the movie “Elf,” Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride” and David Willcocks’ “Christmas Carols.” The Toronto Children’s Chorus will perform a cappella selections and the concert closes with a traditional audience carol singalong.
Michael Newnham, PSO music director and conductor, says that “audiences will be delighted to hear Brad’s ringing baritone in this program.” He adds that the Toronto Children’s Chorus is “undoubtedly the flagship children’s chorus in all of Canada, and it is a great honour to have them here to join us on stage for this concert.”
Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students, and can be purchased by calling 705-7427469, online at showplace.org or in person at the box office.
Winter Concert
Accademia Musica presents its annual Winter Concert on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, 140 Charlotte St. More than 60 young musicians will be performing on piano, violin and cello. Tickets are $10 for adults, free for children and students, and are available at the door. Following the concert, refreshments will be served. For more information or to purchase tickets, please phone 705-7432457 or email info@accademiamusica.com.
Family Art Sunday
The Art Gallery of Peterborough
presents Family Sunday, this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Families are invited to drop into the studio for guided art activities with local artists. No fee or registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The art gallery is located at 250 Crescent St. and admission is free. For more information, please call 705-7439179.
VegFestivus
Peterborough VegFest presents VegFestivus — a Vegan Holiday Market, on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Peterborough Square, 360 George St. The market features local gifts and treats for anyone in your life, but especially those who are Veg! For more information, please visit ptbovegfest.ca.
Hutchison House
Hutchison House is hosting two events to get you in the Christmas spirit. On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., the museum presents “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Enjoy listening to a recording of the 1939 Campbell Soup radio show, presented by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. On Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., it’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas, “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry, and Stuart McLean’s “Polly Anderson Christmas Party.” Both events take place by firelight in the Keeping Room at the museum, 270 Brock St. A choice of dessert, tea and coffee will be served. Tickets are $20 per person per event, or $30 per person if attending both events. Seating is limited. To reserve tickets, please call the museum office at 705-743-9710.