Amahl and his mother open their door to three strangers—and find a life forever transformed. Amahl and the Night Visitors is a heartwarming one-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, originally created for television in 1951. The story follows Amahl, a poor, disabled shepherd boy, and his widowed mother. One night, they are visited by three kings—Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar—on their journey to present gifts to the Christ child. Despite their poverty, Amahl and his mother offer the kings...
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Join us at Lawrence Park Community Church for a heartwarming holiday event, A Cape Breton Christmas, featuring the renowned actor R.H. Thomson as the narrator of Alistair MacLeod's cherished Christmas story, To Everything There is a Season. This special evening celebrates Cape Breton’s rich musical traditions with original compositions by beloved composers Leon Dubinsky, Winston Scottie Fitzgerald, Jerry Holland, and Allister MacGillvary, along with arrangements by Dr. Daniel Rubinoff. Enjoy...
Beach United Church is excited to present celebrated organist David Simon, as he shares a modern Advent and Christmas-themed concert for the Holiday season, including works by Derek Holman, Adolphus Hailstork, and Melissa Dunphy on Saturday, December 21st at 4:30pm. Let the majestic sound of the Beach United Church organ wash over you and fill you with the spirit of the Holiday season at this ‘not-to-be-missed’ Christmas concert. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested minimum of $10....
Beach United Church is excited to present acclaimed Canadian Jazz musicians Joe Sealy, Paul Novotny and Heather Bambrick on Saturday, December 14th at 4:30pm as they celebrate the season with original songs and holiday favourites. Performing songs off their recent Christmas release, ‘The Man in the Red Suit’, as well as well-known holiday classics, this is not a concert you’ll want to miss!
Spread the word! Grab your kids, grandkids, friends and neighbours and join us on the lawn of the church for Carols Around the Crèche. This outdoor carol sing and lighting of the nativity crèche helps us mark the first Sunday of Advent in our North Toronto community. The carol songsheet can be accessed on your phone and hot chocolate will be served. We invite you to support Fairlawn's Annual Red Door Family Shelter Holiday Drive with a donation.