Community Calendar

🎶✨ Celebrate the Season with Strolling Connecticut Yuletide Carolers! 🎄🎤
Join us for a festive celebration as talented carolers, dressed in beautiful traditional garb, fill the air with holiday cheer throughout the Broadway and Chapel Historic Districts!

When & Where:
📍 Chapel Street Historic District:
• Saturdays, November 29, December 6, 13 & 20
• ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Broadway Shopping District:
• Sundays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21
• ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

📸 Capture the Magic! Don’t miss the great photo opportunities as our merry carolers spread holiday spirit throughout the districts!

Bring your family and friends to soak in the festive atmosphere and create cherished memories together! 🎉
👉 For more details, visit https://theshopsatyale.com/holiday/

A seasonal traditional concert at Stony Brook University features members of the University Orchestra, vocal soloists, and conductors in a performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. in the Recital Hall at Staller Center at Stony Brook University. Choruses from Part One and the Hallelujah Chorus will all be sung by the audience! Vocal scores will be available for purchase for $10 cash at the door.

Solo vocalists will include undergraduate, graduate and DMA students Shuqi Yang, soprano; Wanmei Zhang, mezzo-soprano; Yiran Xing, tenor and Philip Chen, bass. Conductors of the Messiah Chamber Orchestra are Susan Deaver and Hanbo Wang. Assisting with conducting are Anthony Jackalone, Chao-Chih George Chen and Anyi Cai. Zicheng Gu is the solo trumpet in “The Trumpet Shall Sound”.

Free Admission.

The concert will also feature the University Orchestra’s Brass Ensemble and Festival Chamber Orchestra performing music of Corelli, Vaughan Williams and seasonal favorites to include the audience singing with conductors Zitian Lyu and Keaton Walsh and assisted by Karen Li.

The North Fork Chorale presents our Winter Concert featuring the music of renowned composer and arranger John Rutter. Join us for an afternoon of carols and other seasonal music to get you in the Holiday Spirit!

Join us for a beloved Hotchkiss tradition! The Hotchkiss Chorus presents the 66th annual Festival of Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hotchkiss Chapel. Led by faculty member Jack Brown, with Joe Rose on the Chapel organ and Chaplain Jason Larson leading the service, the evening features classic a cappella carols, contemporary works by English and American composers, and a new setting of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” by student composer Jeff Gong. The audience is invited to sing along with favorite carols, and the night concludes with the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” Free and open to all—come early to ensure a seat and enjoy this magical celebration of the season.

Special music program designed specifically to engage and uplift individuals living with dementia. Experience the power of music to awaken memories and bring joy in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Caregivers and family members welcome. Connect with others, learn about the benefits of music therapy, and enjoy a performance by musicians with experience in memory care.

December 9: Holiday Music 🎄

Register here: https://danburylibrary.events....

January 13: Winter ❄️

February 10: Valentine’s Day/Oldies Love Songs ❤️

March 10: St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

April 14: Spring 🌸

May 12: Mother’s Day 💐

June 16: Father’s Day ⛳️

This program is made possible by The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life-Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia, in partnership with The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra. For more information, contact: Innovation and Sustainability Librarian, Julia Dennen, (203)- 797-4505 ext. 7747 or jdennen@danburylibrary.org.

Emmet Cohen is one of today’s most exciting jazz pianists, celebrated for his charisma, masterful playing, and the way he draws audiences into every note. A rising star who has already played the world’s great stages, Cohen brings a fresh, modern spark to the jazz tradition—making his concerts as thrilling for first-time listeners as they are for lifelong fans.

Appearing with the acclaimed Emmet Cohen Trio, he delivers a performance full of energy, soul, and playful improvisation. Known for their remarkable chemistry and engaging sound, the Trio brings the piano, bass, and drums to life in ways that are both powerful and joyful. Don’t miss this chance to experience live jazz at its very best—reserve your seats now for an unforgettable night of music.

“…supremely gifted and impassioned artist of the highest order.” – All About Jazz

MoCA\CT members receive 10% off tickets.

Con Brio Choral Society's Christmas Concert will feature Sir John Rutter's music, in recognition of his 80th birthday. The chorus' 80 singers will perform with orchestra and soloist Louise Fauteux under the baton of Dr. Chris Shepard.

Our Winter Cabaret Series, programmed by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Cabaret & Performance Conference Artistic Director John McDaniel, returns to the Rufus and Margo Rose Barn Theater in December.

Known to Broadway and Concert audiences alike, Bistro Award Winner, Aisha de Haas will spin a magical and unforgettable evening of songs and stories in Musical Musings. Sure to delight musical lovers, we can expect a festive dose of holiday cheer, all featuring the dynamic Darnell White at the piano!

FEEL THE JOY!
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the North Shore Community Band Holiday Concert. Classics, popular and traditional music will make your season bright. Bring your family, friends and elves to enjoy this special night of musical favorites. It’s FREE!

CHARIS HOLIDAY CONCERT CELEBRATES THE SEASON

Charis Chamber Voices celebrates the season with Rejoice!, its annual Holiday Concert: Friday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 10 Church Lane, Scarsdale, NY, and Sunday, December 14, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, 178 Oenoke Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT. Charis’s Artistic Director, Jeremy Wiggins, conducts, accompanied by the organist Terrence Flanagan.
Benjamin Britten’s Festival Te Deum offers a striking, multi-layered treatment of this historic text, while his mystical Rejoice in the Lamb showcases his imaginative use of poetry and sound. Antonio Vivaldi’s radiant Gloria crowns the program with music as glorious and uplifting as the season itself, and Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day, a fantasy on familiar carols, carries on the holiday spirit. Charis’s famous wine and cheese reception will follow each concert. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable celebration with you!
Tickets are $25 ($20 for seniors and $15 for students). They may be purchased in advance through the Charis website, www.charisvocals.com, or at the door.
Charis is an auditioned chorus of about 30 men and women from Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. Founded in 1994, the group is renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voices and captivating performances.