Come stay with us and enjoy some of the sights, sounds and good cheer of the holidays in the Charlottesville area. There are musical concerts, special events at area historical estates and tastings at local wineries!
Check out the Monticello Wine Trail Events for local tasting information and schedules. Listed below are many of the concerts scheduled for this holiday season:
Virginia Glee Club 66th Annual Christmas Concert
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: The Paramount Theater
Description: Join the Virginia Glee Club in celebrating their 66th Annual Christmas Concert, and begin the holiday season with an evening of festive men's choral music from around the world! The group's concerts are excellent events for families to attend, and a great way to stir up a little holiday cheer. Concertgoers can look forward to a fresh lineup of new holiday songs as well as Glee Club classics. Come on out and enjoy what promises to be a fantastic evening filled with music, laughter, and Christmas Cheer!
Website: www.virginiagleeclub.org
Jim Brickman Christmas
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Paramount Theater
Description: Performer, composer, and recording artist, pianist Jim Brickman has established an international reputation for his creative partnerships with many of the entertainment industry's most gifted musical artists. Brickman will turn his attention to sounds of the season, sure to include some "Brickman Friends", this treat of a holiday performance will display his ability to infuse timeless music with new emotion thorough skillfull artistry and unique collaborations.
Website: jimbrickman.com
The Canadian Brass
Date: Friday December 15, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Paramount Theater
Description: The five virtuosi of Canadian Brass have made the brass quintet an exciting vehicle for serious concert music. While long associated with classical and particularly Baroque repertoire, the group also showcases their trademark brilliance on daring leaps into jazz, contemporary concert music, and popular songs. No matter what the style-- whether formal and classical or served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects--the music is central and performed with the utmost dedication and excellence.
Website: www.canbrass.com
Charlottesville Municipal Band Christmas Concert
Date: Sunday, December 17, 2006
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Center/Charlottesville Performing Arts Center
Description: It's not Christmas in Charlottesville until we've heard from the Municipal Band. Seasonal and traditional music, "snow fall" and audience participation highlights this annual festivity. A free event, but tickets are required and are available at Greenberry's, Plan 9 Records and the Senior Center. (434-295-9850)
Website: www.charlottesvillemunicipalband.org
In The Christmas Mood with the Glenn Miller Orchestra
Date: Sunday, December 17, 2006
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Paramount Theater
Description: The pioneering sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra lives on! Under the outstanding leadership of trombonist Larry O'Brian, the Orchestra still boasts the reputation of being one of the world's most sought-after big bands. The Orchestra will bring that classic Glenn Miller sound to seasonal favorites such as "Sleigh Ride", "Silver Bells", "Jingle Bells", "Frosty the Snowman", and Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. This world famous band's masterful control of easy swing and a great groove will surely put you "in the mood" for the holidays.
Website: www.glennmillerorchestra.com
Silver Strings Gala with the Charlottesville High School String Ensemble
Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Paramount Theater
Description: This special event celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Laura Mulligan Thomas as Director of the CHS orchestra and features holiday music by the award winning CHS String Ensemble, joined by prominent CHS Orchestra alumni musicians. The String Ensemble will play the Corelli "Christmas" Concerto, the Vaughan Williams Fantasia on Greensleeves, the Latham arrangement of the Nutcracker Suite, and Sleigh Ride. Featured alumni will play solo pieces.
Website: www.chsorchestra.org
Christmas at The Paramount
Date: Friday, December 22, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Paramount Theater
Description: The Oratorio Society presents its annual holiday concert with seasonal music for the whole family. The 100-strong chorus, under the direction of L. Thomas Vining, will be joined by a full professional orchestra. The performance will include Rutter's Magnificat, Telemann's Trumpet Concerto in D and a variety of traditional seasonal music to put you and your entire family in a festive mood.
Website: oratoriosociety.org
Live Theater
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Date: Tuesday, December 12 and Wednesday, December, 13, 2006
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center
Description: This Broadway level spectacle features dazzling costumes, 50 All-Star Russian cast, hand-painted sets, larger-than-life puppets, and breathtaking scenic design by Valentin Fedorov. Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker is beloved by audiences and praised by critics for it's unique setting of Act Two in the "Land of Peace and Harmony". Now in it's fourteenth consecutive year, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker will tour 80 cities this holiday season.
Website: www.moscowballet.musictoday.com
Ain't Misbehavin'
Date: Friday and Saturdays through December 23, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Live Arts Theater
Description: No one merged comedy and music with as much finesse and fun as Thomas "Fats" Waller, and our holiday revue captures all the tunes, mirth and energy. The joint will be jumpin'!
Website: livearts.org
Historical Tours
Monticello and Ash Lawn are decorated for the season and open for tours.
Websites: monticello.org
ashlawnhighland.org
Miscellaneous Holiday Happenings
Holley Trolley
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, December 15-17, 2006
Time: 5:30 -8:30 pm
Location: Historic Trolley pick-up sites in Downtown Charlottesville
Description: Holley Trolley will be available for tours of the neighborhood Christmas Lights featured in the Daily Progress from. The rides are free, but require advanced reservations. For reservations or more information about this festive ride, contact CPC at (434) 977-1812
Holiday City Market
Date: Every Friday and Saturday through Christmas
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: City Hall Plaza, East end of the Mall
Description: Unique gifts and decorations that are handmade, homemade or homegrown. Everything to meet your holiday gift giving and decorating needs can be found at the Holiday City Market.
Website: www.downtowncharlottesville.net
