HOLIDAYS AT THE CENTER
Canadian Brass
Making Spirits Bright
Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.
Canadian Brass kicks off the holiday season with a program of original arrangements and signature takes on beloved classics such as “Christmas Time is Here,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch," and songs of Hanukkah. These joyous musicians have performed across the globe, recorded more than 130 albums, and created their own musical world by transcribing, arranging, and commissioning more than 600 works.
Tickets: $60, $51, $36; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Take 6
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.*
The most awarded a cappella group in history, Take 6, brings its superlative vocal genius to the Center for a gospel-infused holiday concert. Take 6 has captivated audiences for more than three decades, earning 10 GRAMMY Awards, 10 Dove Awards, 2 NAACP Image Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more.
*This performance will be ASL interpreted.
Tickets: $55, $47, $33; half-price for youth through Grade 12
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Christmas Caravan
Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m.
Swing into the holiday season with platinum-selling jazz-rock band Squirrel Nut Zippers. Serving up a boisterous blend of Delta blues, big band, klezmer jazz, and calypso sound in their holiday program Christmas Caravan, Squirrel Nut Zippers is sure to get audiences dancing along.
Tickets: $55, $47, $33; half-price for youth through Grade 12
American Festival Pops Orchestra
Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season
Peter Wilson, conductor
Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m.
The American Festival Pops Orchestra (AFPO) continues its annual tradition of spreading musical goodwill and cheer in this audience favorite! Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season returns under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor Peter Wilson, the former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House who served as a Marine violinist for 30 years.
Tickets: $60, $51, $36; half-price for youth through Grade 12
This performance also takes place on Friday, December 13 at 8 p.m. at our sister venue, Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA.
HOLIDAY OFFERING FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with The Fairfax Ballet
Dec. 21–22 at 4 p.m.
The Fairfax Symphony joins the Fairfax Ballet in a special collaboration to present the timeless holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, with guest soloists from New York City Ballet. Experience this rare, D.C.-area production featuring LIVE music together with the magical ballet. Perfect for the entire family!
Tickets: $89, $69, $59, $49