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Tucson Girls Chorus Holiday Concert KT Tunstall and The Indigo Girls, who will be performing a special acoustic set joined onstage by Brandi Carlile. Another special guest includes rising star Ingrid Michaelson. Friday, December 21 – Sunday, December 23 TSO Pops! Holiday Spectacular Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., 882-8585, www.TucsonSymphony.org. Time: 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday; 2pm Sunday. Admission: $31-$46. Michael Hall returns to conduct this Tucson holiday tradition with the Tucson Regional Ballet and the Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo plus a holiday sing-a-long with the TSO Chorus. UA Crowder Hall, Speedway Boulevard and Park Avenue., 577-6064, www.TucsonGirlsChorus.org. Time: 7pm. Admission: $10. All four girls’ choruses present a variety of holiday favorites. Tuesday, December 18 Sons of Orpheus Holiday Benefit Concert Saturday, December 15 – Sunday, December 23 ‘Tis the Season in El Presidio Tucson historic El Presidio District, including Old Town Artisans, El Charro Cafe, Tucson Museum of Art, and Presidio San Agustin del Tucson, 299-1414, www.OldTownArtisans.com. Time: Monday-Saturday 9:30am-8:30pm; Sunday 11am-7pm. Admission: Free. This first annual El Presidio Holiday Celebration includes neighborhood holiday lights, holiday displays in the old Town Artisans Courtyard, luminaria walks, historic walking tours, carriage rides, mariachis, carolers, Las Posadas, Aztec dancers, and other holiday and cultural events. Extended shopping hours in Old Town Artisans’ six shops and galleries until 8:30pm and dinner at La Cocina Restaurant until 8:00pm. On Dec. 22 , Tucson Museum of Art Naciemento (Nativity), Victorian decorated Corbett House, and Museum Shop all open until 8:30pm. Berger Center for the Performing Arts, ASDB Campus, 1200 W. Speedway, www.SonsofOrpheus.org. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: Non-perishable food item(s). 10th Annual Holiday Benefit Concert for the Community Food Bank with Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind elementary students. Saturday December 22 6th Annual Merry Solsmas/ Happy Kwaanzukah Holiday Las Posadas Procession Sunday, December 16 Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus Holiday Concert UA Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd., www.BoysChorus.org. Time: 3pm & 7pm. Admission: $15-$18. A distinguished holiday tradition with the chorus performing Christmas carols, sacred songs and Hanukkah selections, accompanied by an orchestral ensemble. m Carillo School, 440 S. Main Ave., 882-7454 The Mexican tradition of Las Posadas is a reenactment of the pilgrimage of Mary and Joseph as they traveled from house to house seeking refuge. The children in traditional costumes wind through the streets of Barrio Viejo singing traditional songs. El Ojito Center For Creativity, 340 N. 4th Ave., 624-4800, www.ElojitoSprings.com. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Have a holiday song that needs to be out there or even just a rant? Join the fun. Festival of Friendship - Slavic Christmas Thursday, December 20 Scrooge in Concert Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd., 621-3341, www.UAPresents.org. Time: 2pm & 7:30pm. Admission: $18-$42. The beloved holiday story of A Christmas Carol is boldly re-imagined with a cast of 30 singers, dancers and musicians in a special concert performance. Modern choreography and joyous music enliven a treasured tale. Tucson Children’s Museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., www. TucsonChildrensMuseum.org Time: 11am. Admission: Children (2-18) and Seniors $5.00 and Adults $7.00. Enjoy performances by the Arizona Balalaika Ensemble and the Rusyny Folk Ensemble and make an ornament to take home. Saturday, December 29 Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker Posada de Lost Barrio Winter Celebrations Around the World: Southern Arizona Women’s Chorus Bohemia, 299 S. Park Ave, 882-0800, www. BohemiaTucson.com. Time: 5:30pm. Admission: Free. A festive night of shopping, music and refreshments in the Lost Barrio shopping district. All shops will have extended hours and special treats for all your holiday needs. Tucson Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave., 791-4101, www.Nutcracker.com. Time: 3pm. Admission: $21-$65. Worldrenowned Moscow Ballet will celebrate its 15th anniversary U.S tour presenting the Great Russian Nutcracker and Swan Lake. Scenic designers have created a spectacular holiday production with numerous new scenes and larger than life puppets. UA Crowder Hall, Speedway Boulevard and Park Ave., 404-3148, www.SouthernArizonaWomensChorus.org. Time: 3pm. Admission: $15. A compilation of winter celebrations from around the world. You will learn about well-known Christmas carols and their origins, celebrations in Spain, Israel, Africa, and others. Thursday, December 20 Saturday, December 22 Dreams and Lullabies 10th Annual Solstice Celebration Monday, December 31 Moveable Musical Feast, New Year’s Eve Sunday, December 17 All-Star Line-Up For 92.9 The Mountain’s 4th Anniversary Holiday Concert Zuzi’s Little Theater, 738 N. 5th Ave., 629-0237, www.ZuziMoveIt.org. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $15 general, $13 children/seniors. All over the world lullabies bring calm and peace as the night approaches. Celebrate the lengthening of the days and the transformation brought by the returning light. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Scott Ave., 618-1677, www.TucsonConventionCenter.org. Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $35-$55. The lineup features two powerhouse headliners, ax m The Arizona Inn, 2200 E. Elm St., 325-1541, www.ArizonaInn.com. Time: 6:30pm. Admission: $185. An elegant and sparkling way to tantalize your senses and ring in the new year. Enjoy intimate performances by TSO principal harpist Patricia Harris, the TSO Percussion Quartet, the TSO Piano Trio, and a sizzling finish to the evening with a dynamic jazz ensemble. december.07. downtown tucsonan 27 http://www.TucsonSymphony.org http://www.TucsonGirlsChorus.org http://www.SonsofOrpheus.org http://www.OldTownArtisans.com http://www.ElojitoSprings.com http://TucsonChildrensMuseum.org http://www.UAPresents.org http://www.BoysChorus.org http://www.Nutcracker.com http://www.BohemiaTucson.com http://www.BohemiaTucson.com http://www.SouthernArizonaWomensChorus.org http://www.ArizonaInn.com http://www.ZuziMoveIt.org http://buzzisaacson.com http://www.TucsonConventionCenter.org http://buzzisaacson.com

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