The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner which means it’s time for local holiday concerts! Check out one of these upcoming concerts in Richmond.
Songs in the Snow
Gather friends and family to welcome the holiday season with the Songs in the Snow concert series in Steveston Museum's Town Square Park. The series will showcase local professional and amateur performers. There will be vintage style crafts, refreshments and other activities offered. The series goes from 4:00pm to 6:00pm each Saturday evening whether it’s raining, snowing or dry. This event is for all ages. For more information including a list of performers, visit www.historicsteveston.ca.
Dates: Saturday, Dec. 1 - Saturday, Dec. 15 (every Saturday)
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.
Where: Steveston Museum
Address: 3811 Moncton St
Tickets: Free
Songs in the snow performers include:
Dec. 1:
Fresh Lettuce
Brass, Wind & Wire
Laura Koch (of the Kwerks)
Dec. 8:
Hand Over Heart
Steveston Kids
Susan Skemp
Dec. 15:
Richmond Orchestra and Chorus
Marcato
Jessie Wowk Elementary
Howard DeBeck Elementary
The Wonder of Winter
Get ready for the holidays with a Christmas concert! This year, the Richmond Singers will perform “The Wonder of Winter,” under the direction of Natasha Neufeld. The group promises to offer a wonderful selection of wintery delights for the season. More information at https://richmondsingers.ca/
Date: Sunday, Dec. 2
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Fraserview MB Church
Address: 11295 Mellis Drive
Tickets: $20 Adults; $18 Students/Seniors; Free children under 12
A Hollywood Christmas
An evening dinner filled with theme music from your favourite Hollywood movies infused with popular classical tunes from Mozart, Beethoven and others!
What happens when you cross "The Empire March" from Star Wars with Beethoven's 8th? Or Vivaldi's four seasons with the famous song in Titanic? How about Super Mario Bros. theme music with one of Mozart's violin concertos? Not only will you have a delicious three course buffet dinner, you and your guests will be graced with a magical and delicious fusion of modern and classical music for your ears performed by The Modern Strings Quartet!
When: Saturday, Dec. 8
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: City Centre Community Centre
Address: 5900 Minoru Blvd.
Tickets: $32 Adult; $15 Children Under 12; $260 Groups of 10 Adults available at https://bit.ly/2BhmZjT
A Classic Christmas
It’s Christmas time with Richmond Orchestra and Chorus! A time to embrace and rejoice in the classic music of the past and celebrate the creation of new traditions. For many, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a performance of Handel’s Messiah. Come prepared to join in on the magnificent Hallelujah Chorus! Get in the spirit with newer Christmas standards such as Polar Express, O Holy Night, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Let it Snow!
When: Saturday, Dec. 8
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fraserview MB Church
Address: 11295 Mellis Drive
Tickets: Online at www.roca.ca. Prices range from $8 to $20. Tickets at the door range from $10 to $25.
The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas features members of the Richmond Orchestra sharing beloved Christmas classics and new holiday staples in this 3rd annual fundraising concert in support of the Richmond Food Bank. Admission for this event is by donation at the door with 100% of the proceeds to benefit the Richmond Food Bank. More information at www.roca.ca.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 11
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: South Arm United Church
Address: 11051 No. 3 Road
Tickets: By donation
Know of other Christmas concerts in Richmond? Send us the details to editor@richmond-news.com
