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out &aabout Church, school concerts to brighten the holiday season The season of song has arrived for festive gatherings, indulging in decadent nibbles and libations and wearing that “colorful” sweater grandma bought you last year. It is also the time that choirs lift their voices to celebrate the season. Here are some upcoming musical events scheduled for Reporter Newspapers communities that are sure to brighten your holidays. Brookhaven Brookhaven United Methodist Church Mark your calendar for a community concert featuring holiday favorites, both sacred and secular. Don Jones, the new music director at Brookhaven United Methodist Church and former Broad way musician, presents seasonal favor ites, and those in attendance will have an opportunity to sing carols together. When: Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Where: 1366 N. Druid Hills Rd., Brookhaven, 30319 How much: Suggested donation, $5, or five canned food items For more information: Call 404- 237-7506 or visit: www.brookhave- numc.org Buckhead The Cathedral of St. Philip The Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus cel ebrates all family members in “Seasons of Family,” featuring special arrange ments of familiar holiday tunes, from “Home for the Holidays” to the Peanuts’ “Christmas Time is Here,” “I Saw Three Ships,” Benjamin Britten’s “This Lit tle Babe” and “Throw the Yule Log On, Uncle John.” The 33rd annual event welcomes a cameo appearance by the new Atlanta Women’s Chorus, as it pre pares to launch its own concert season. When: Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Satur day, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free ice cream social follows the Saturday mat inee Where: 2744 Peachtree Rd., NW, Atlanta, 30305 How much: General admission, $30; premium seating, $40 For more information: Call 404- 320-1030 or visit: www.agmchorus.org The Westminster Schools The Westminster Schools presents a holiday concert featuring Lee Harp er & Dancers, joined by Lee Harper & Dancers II (youth company), and West minster Middle School’s dance class and chorus. The concert includes num bers such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Farandole,” “Christmas a La Waltz,” “Carol of the Bells” and “March of the Toys.” Chris topher Rex, principal cellist of the At lanta Symphony Orchestra, performs as guest musician. When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. Where: Kellett Theatre, Broyles Arts Center, (on the school’s campus) 1424 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, 30327 How much: Free admission and open to all For more information: Call Lee Harper & Dancers at 404-364-9555 or visit: www.leeharperanddancers.com Northside Drive Baptist Church The Choral Guild of Atlanta invites the public to a “Carol Sing,” with the Lovinggood Middle School Chorus. Music selections include “I Saw Three Ships,” “Carol of Bells,” “African Car ol,” “A Musicological Journey through Twelve Days of Christmas” and sing-a- longs of several seasonal favorites. Come learn about the history and background of the songs you have sung for years that are a traditional part of the season. When: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7:30-9 p.m. Where: 3100 Northside Dr., NW, Atlanta, 30305 How much: Adults, $15; seniors, $ 12; students, $5 For more information: Call 404- 223-6362, email: info@cgatl.org or go to: www.cgatl.org Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Peachtree Road United Methodist Church welcomes the five levels of the Georgia Boy Choir, along with a full orchestra, in performing favorite car ols and classic songs to keep your hol iday season merry. The evening in cludes Atlanta’s largest performance of the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” with audience participation highly encour aged. During the concert, children un der 6 years old are invited to attend an onsite Christmas party, so parents can enjoy the performance worry-free. When: Friday, Dec. 20, 7-9 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Holiday Shopping Churchill Fine Cigar Lounge k S 0 ^ N— Large Smoking Lounge Big Screens Private Lockers Meeting Room Walk-In Humidor with the best selection of cigars and accessories in town! 5841 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 404.255.6111 * ChurchillFineCigars.com :hurchill ■INE CIGARS New, Used and Slightly Abused Inventory Is Constantly Changing. We are just around the corner from Chamblee’s Historic Antique District simple finds Simple Finds Interiors & Antiques 3614 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd Chamblee, Georgia 30341 www.simplefindsga.com | 678-691-4241 Mon-Sat 1000a-600p | Sun. 1200p-600p ■N Holiday fywle Advertise your holiday sales, products and services to our readers who live in metro Atlanta's most desirable communities! Reporter Newspapers Last chance in 2013 is December 13 For more information call 404-917-2200 xl30 J 18 | NOV. 29 —DEC. 12,2013 | www.ReporterNewspapers.net
