Community Calendar

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

We need multilingual volunteers for the Salvation Army Christmas programs.
Be an Elf. "Believe in the magic of the season."
Wednesday or Thursday
December 17-18
9 am-5 pm
734-668-8353
kimberly.castillo@usc.salvationarmy.org

Experience the joy and wonder of Christmas from the comfort of your car at Ann Arbor Baptist Church’s Drive-Through Christmas Experience, held Thursday through Sunday, December 11–14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 2150 South Wagner Road, Ann Arbor.
Held for the sixth year in a row, guests will enjoy a light display featuring more than 100,000 lights, a lighted tunnel, towering 25-foot Christmas trees, a free drive-up cafe, caroler choir, live nativity and a mini movie - all designed to be viewed from the warmth of your car.
The full experience takes approximately 20–30 minutes and is free and open to all. To ensure safety and ease of access, guests should enter southbound to ensure right turn only.
For more information, visit www.aabaptist.church or call (734) 995-5144.

It’s engagement season and 20 something Kinzley, an assistant and aspiring writer for BANGS! Magazine, is still single and turning 30 on Christmas Day! She returns home to her small town of Whispering Pines to celebrate the double engagement of her sister and dad (not to each other). If she can win the affections of Eric Silverspoon, she can make it a triple engagement, receive a promotion, and make all her dreams come true this Christmas!
December 5-7 and 11-14 | Thur-Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm

Get ready for an electrifying tour through American music traditions as boogie-woogie and blues piano master Mark Lincoln Braun (Mr. B) joins forces with The Kerrytown Stompers, Ann Arbor’s own champions of traditional jazz. Led by drummer and washboard player Pete Siers, the band features Dave Kosmyna (cornet), Ray Heitger (clarinet), Alex Belhaj (guitar), and Chris Tabaczynski (bass saxophone), bringing authenticity and joyful energy to the stage. From Mr. B’s thunderous left hand and soulful swing to the Stompers’ driving rhythms, this collaboration promises to capture the rollicking spirit of early jazz and blues. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear two forces of Michigan’s jazz scene creating music that will have you smiling—and maybe even stomping—along.

Mark Braun “Mr. B”, piano/vocals
Pete Siers, drums
Ray Heitger, clarinet/vocals
Dave Kosmyna, cornet/vocals
Alex Belhaj, guitar
Chris Tabaczynski, bass saxophone

We need multilingual volunteers for the Salvation Army Christmas programs.
Be an Elf. "Believe in the magic of the season."
Wednesday or Thursday
December 17-18
9 am-5 pm
734-668-8353
kimberly.castillo@usc.salvationarmy.org

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.

Jazz Clinic presented by Dale Grisa and hosted by April Tini. FREE! Putting it Together: How to Manage Your Professional Music Career. Multi-faceted keyboardist, band leader, orchestrator Dale Grisa will lead a discussion on creating and sustaining a successful career as a professional musician. Designed for musicians of all ages and stages, Dale’s presentation will offer key insights and ideas for taking the next step in your career, so please bring your questions as well as topics that you’d like to discuss! Dale has worked solidly in many facets of the music industry and will share his thoughts on designing your own unique path. Saturday, December 13th from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Sign up at michiganjazzfestival.org to get the Zoom link