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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. Continued on next page > West County | Winter 2017 | icmags.com 27