Community Calendar

Start your holiday season with Carols & Croissants: A Morning of Holiday Harmonies and Tasty Delights at Kerrytown Concert House! Professional vocalists from Detroit’s historic Mariner’s Church, led by pianist and choir director Kevin Bylsma, will fill the hall with festive carols—and invite the audience to join in the singing. This joyful morning concert offers a fresh twist on KCH’s beloved Croissant Concert tradition, held annually on the first Saturday in December. As always, guests will be treated to complimentary croissants, pastries, coffee, and orange juice while savoring the spirit of the season.

Led by conductor Scott Hanoian and brought to life each year by friends and colleagues throughout the community who perform with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the UMS Choral Union, this musical tradition continues to shine brightly — in fact, many attendees consider it the official start to the holiday season.

Led by conductor Scott Hanoian and brought to life each year by friends and colleagues throughout the community who perform with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the UMS Choral Union, this musical tradition continues to shine brightly — in fact, many attendees consider it the official start to the holiday season.

Ypsilanti Community Choir presents: Light Up the Holidays with Song, Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Morris Lawrence Auditorium at Washtenaw Community College. Ariel Toews Ricotta will direct selections including The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth, We Need A Little Christmas, Sweet Silent Night, Antiphonal Deck the Halls, The Alfred Burt Carols: Caroling, Caroling, All On A Christmas Morning, We’ll Dress the House and more.

All-Brahms program performed by a 60 member all-star orchestra, led by conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

The Boychoir of Ann Arbor, led by Music Director, Dr. John Boonenberg, proudly presents the 39th annual performance of "A Boychoir Christmas" featuring the unique and glorious sound of this outstanding local choir singing beloved classics and beautiful modern settings of choral Christmas repertoire.

The traditional processional hymn "Once in royal David's city," with soaring boy soprano solo, and the perennial favorites “In dulci jubilo,” “In the bleak midwinter,” and “Somerset Wassail” are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.

“Peace with Me Now,” by Abbie Burt Betinis, will continue the Boychoir tradition of honoring Ann Arbor’s musical history with a Burt Family Carol. Other selections include two new exciting and infectious carols—“Come and Dance” by Toby Young and “Magnificat” by Steve Parsons. Carolyn Jenning’s beloved “Climb to the top of the Highest Mountain” will also feature, along with a rousing interpretation of “Masters in this Hall” by the Young Men’s Ensemble.

Traditional hymns with audience participation will include "Hark! the herald angels sing", and "O come, all ye faithful.” John Gardner's setting of "Tomorrow shall be my dancing day,” which has been sung at every performance of "A Boychoir Christmas" for nearly 40 years, will once again close the performance.

The Boychoir of Ann Arbor is directed by Dr. John Boonenberg, in his ninth year as Music Director of this renowned non-profit community choir of boys ages 8 to 18. Award-winning organist Dr. Naki Sung Kripfgans will accompany “A Boychoir Christmas.”

The Boychoir of Ann Arbor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization bringing together boys who like to sing and presenting beautiful choral performances for our communities.

Songwriters in the Round a Benefit concert for P.O.W.E.R at MAMA's Coffeehouse
Location:
MAMA's Coffeehouse at the Birmingham Unitarian Church
Date:
Sat., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Doors 7 PM Concert 7:30 PM Tickets at Door Join us for an evening of beautiful song, from 8 Michigan songwriters in support of P.O.W.E.R. Jan Krist, Katie Geddes, Mike Ward, Michelle Held, Jo Serrapere, Jen Cass, Bobby Pennock, and Kora Feder All proceeds will go to Kitsune Defense P.O.W.E.R is partnering with Kitsune Defense. Our mission at P.O.W.E.R is to create opportunities for the most vulnerable members of our communities to receive free self-defense training from expert instructors who share our belief that every person has the right to build confidence, resilience and personal safety.

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Get ready to deck the halls with the Michigan Philharmonic! Immerse yourself in the joyous sounds of the season as they perform all your cherished holiday favorites. This beloved tradition is the perfect way to launch your holiday celebrations. Join us and raise your voice in a festive holiday sing-along of your Christmas carols!

The Michigan Philharmonic – (or “Michigan Phil”) – is one of the most innovative and dynamic professional orchestras in Southeast Michigan. Nan Washburn, Music Director & Conductor since 1999, has won 19 ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming of Contemporary Music from the League of American Orchestras. In 2016 the Michigan Philharmonic received First Place in the American Prize for the Performance of American Music. The orchestra performs in an ever-expanding roster of Michigan communities; including Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Livonia, Brighton, Downtown Detroit, and many others. The Michigan Phil is committed to reaching out to a broad and diverse array of audiences and providing enjoyable cultural and social experiences, while encouraging anyone who loves live music events to “Spend the night with Michigan Phil.”

TOYS FOR TOTS TOY DRIVE
Help make this holiday season a merry and bright one for the girls and boys in our community. Bring a donation of a new and unwrapped toy to drop off for Toys for Tots in the BCPA lobby. Doors open at 3:00pm.

The Boychoir of Ann Arbor, led by Music Director, Dr. John Boonenberg, proudly presents the 39th annual performance of "A Boychoir Christmas" featuring the unique and glorious sound of this outstanding local choir singing beloved classics and beautiful modern settings of choral Christmas repertoire.

The traditional processional hymn "Once in royal David's city," with soaring boy soprano solo, and the perennial favorites “In dulci jubilo,” “In the bleak midwinter,” and “Somerset Wassail” are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.

“Peace with Me Now,” by Abbie Burt Betinis, will continue the Boychoir tradition of honoring Ann Arbor’s musical history with a Burt Family Carol. Other selections include two new exciting and infectious carols—“Come and Dance” by Toby Young and “Magnificat” by Steve Parsons. Carolyn Jenning’s beloved “Climb to the top of the Highest Mountain” will also feature, along with a rousing interpretation of “Masters in this Hall” by the Young Men’s Ensemble.

Traditional hymns with audience participation will include "Hark! the herald angels sing", and "O come, all ye faithful.” John Gardner's setting of "Tomorrow shall be my dancing day,” which has been sung at every performance of "A Boychoir Christmas" for nearly 40 years, will once again close the performance.

The Boychoir of Ann Arbor is directed by Dr. John Boonenberg, in his ninth year as Music Director of this renowned non-profit community choir of boys ages 8 to 18. Award-winning organist Dr. Naki Sung Kripfgans will accompany “A Boychoir Christmas.”

The Boychoir of Ann Arbor is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization bringing together boys who like to sing and presenting beautiful choral performances for our communities.