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 for an evening of song, scripture, and prayer by candlelight as we prepare our hearts for Christmas! This event is directed by Deborah Park (MSMus, Emmanuel College and Director of Music at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church) and includes hymns, carols, and scripture readings from across the world in several different languages, all united in the spirit of peace, hope, and love. Join us and sing along with the Trinity-St. Paul's Choir, the Tafelmusik String Ensemble, Voci and Encore from...
A DELICIOUS TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY TURKEY MEAL & FESTIVITIES Valley Voices Community Choir will entertain and lead us in familiar Christmas Carols. Enjoy plenty of festive entertainment and food including a visit from Santa! This is an in-person event but registration is on Zoom using the link provided please. Suggested minimum donation of $10 will be gratefully accepted during the lunch.
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....