‘ COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ’ CONCERT BY THE ERIE PHILHARMONIC Date : Dec . 2 Time : 8 p . m . Address : Warner Theatre , 811 State Street , Erie Contact : eriephil . org / home , or 814.455.1377
Come Home for the Holidays has become a treasured Erie tradition , drawing on fantastic local talent and featuring the tunes you love to hear at this magical time of year . Featuring the triumphant return of local star Daniel Cabanillas , you will not want to miss the Erie Philharmonic Chorus , the talented students from General McLane High School , a jolly old elf clad in red , and more ! Have your whole family celebrate the sounds of the season as you go Home for the Holidays . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
D ’ ANGELO DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC : HOLIDAY CONCERT – A MERCYHURST CHRISTMAS Date : Dec . 10 Time : 4 p . m . Address : Mary D ’ Angelo Performing Arts Center , Mercyhurst University , 501 East 38th Street , Erie Contact : miac . mercyhurst . edu / events / d- angelo-department-of-music-holidayconcert-a-mercyhurst-christmas , 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 .
‘ FOLLOW THE STAR ’ CHRISTMAS SHOW CONCERT BY TENNESSEE BACKPORCH Date : Dec . 3 Time : 3 p . m . Address : Blessed Sacrament Church , 1626 West 26th Street , Erie 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 .
‘ MESSIAH ’ Date : Dec . 12 Time : 7:30 p . m . Address : First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant , 250 West 7th Street , Erie Contact : eriephil . org / home , 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 .
‘ THE NUTCRACKER ’ PRESENTED BY THE ERIE PHILHARMONIC AND THE LAKE ERIE BALLET Dates : December 16 & 17 Address : Warner Theatre , 811 State Street , Erie Contact : eriephil . org / home , or 814.455.1377
For the second year in a row , the Erie Philharmonic and Lake Erie Ballet are honored to present “ The Nutcracker .” Celebrate the joy and wonder of the holidays as Tchaikovsky ’ s iconic score whisks you away on a heartwarming adventure through the eyes of the pintsized heroine Marie on her journey to a fantastical land made entirely of candy . Elaborate costumes , unforgettable sets and world-class music from the Erie Philharmonic create the perfect concert experience for audiences of all ages . Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
‘ THE POLAR EXPRESS ’ Date : Dec . 31 Time : 1:30 p . m . Address : H . O . Hirt Auditorium in the Blasco Memorial Library , 160 East Front Street , Erie Contact : erielibrary . org / events , or 814.451.6900
Get into the holiday spirit by watching the hit movie “ The Polar Express ” courtesy of Blasco Library ! There is nothing like a movie on the big screen . Free and open to the public . Visit the website for more information .
ARUNDEL CELLARS SUNDAY AFTERNOON FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES Dates : Most Sundays year-round . Check the website for the variety of dates . Time : 1 to 4 p . m . Address : 11727 East Main Road ( Rt . 20 ), North East Contact : arundelcellars . com / events , or 814.725.1079
Beat the winter blues by getting out this winter and enjoying this free Sunday afternoon fireside concert series at this beautiful winery / brewery headquartered in a restored 19th century barn nestled among the vineyards of North East . Delicious craft beers , premium wines , sandwiches , wraps and finger food are available for purchase at every familyfriendly event . For more information , visit the website .
MEDIEVAL FEAST AT PEEK ’ N PEAK Dates : Dec . 1 & 2 Address : 1405 Old Road , Clymer Contact : pknpk . com , or 716.355.4141
The medieval musical comedy sensation where the wenches and knaves not only perform , but also serve a sumptuous meal — all without utensils ! Visit the website for information on purchasing tickets and other details .
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