by the ECO! The annual holiday concert
will feature the beautiful “Magnificat”
of John Rutter for orchestra and chorus,
along with favorite holiday songs from
Broadway and beyond! Warm up your
vocal chords for the sing-along at the close
of the program – a great way to spend the
holiday! Visit the website for information
on purchasing tickets and other details.
‘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-holiday-
concert-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 pint-
sized 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.
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