December 2007
The Seth Kibel Quartet creates a wonderfully original sound by blending klezmer with jazz and tin pan alley. 6PM. Cascades Library. Sponsored by the Irwin Uran Gift Fund. 703-777-0541 or www.lcpl.lib.va.us
Saturday & Sunday, December 1 - 2The largest vocal ensemble in Loudoun County presents Christmas Cantata by Daniel Pinkham and The Many Moods of Christmas Suites 1, 2 and 3 arranged by Robert Shaw and Robert Russell Bennett. December 1, 7:30PM. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville. December 2, 4PM. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 605 West Market Street, Leesburg. General admission: $10. Seniors: $8 Youth: $5. 12 years and under: FREE. www.loudounchorale.org
Friday & Saturday, December 1, 7 & 8. Sundays, December 2 & 9Sterling Playmakers presents this hilarious play about a mother who gets stuck directing the Christmas Pageant for her church using some of the "worst" kids in the congregation. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 2PM. Sterling Middle School Theatre, 201 West Holly Ave., Sterling. $12.00. 703-437-6117 or www.sterlingplaymakers.com
Saturday & Sunday, December 1 - 31Fiber Arts by Donna Sinrud. Ashburn & Cascades Libraries 703-777-0541 or www.lcpl.lib.va.us
Friday, December 7Arts, entertainment and specialty shops offer a night on the town from 6-9PM. Different performances each month in downtown historic Leesburg. 703-777-7838 or leesburgfirstfriday.com
December 7 - January 18Holiday Group Show and Sale features original paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics by the area's leading artists. Opening reception: Friday, December 7 during Leesburg's Gallery Walk, 6-9PM. www.gallery222.com or 703-777-5498.
December 8 & 9; December 15 & 16. Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm and Sundays at 4pmThe Loudoun Ballet Company's 18th annual production of The Nutcracker brings back the quintessential holiday classic with over 200 local performers. Set to Tchaikovsky's magnificant score, Loudoun Ballet's production has become a beloved tradition. All performances at Stone Bridge High School, Ashburn, VA. Ticket prices are: In advance: Adult/$16, Children & Seniors/$12, Premium Seating/$20, All seats at the door/$20. For information call, 703-771-8074 or visit www.loudounballet.org
Saturday, December 8, 8PM St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St., LeesburgSunday, December 9, 7PM Our Savior's Way Lutheran Church, 43115 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn
Saturday, December 15, 8PM St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St., Purcellville
Sunday, December 16, 7PM Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, McLean
Join us for an Olde English Christ-Mass, a choral performance accompanied by harp and sung by candlelight. This traditional English Christmas celebration will include inspirational poetry readings, food, and games. In advance: $23/Adults, $18/Students and Seniors, at the door $25/Adults, $20/Students and Seniors **Each performance includes a free, pre-concert lecture 45 minutes prior to concert time** 703-655-7809 or msva@msva.org
Saturday December 15 & Sunday December 16The Loudoun Symphony Orchestra presents its Annual Holiday Concert featuring music of the season and a Christmas singalong. December 15, 8PM. Sunday December 16, 3PM December 15, Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Road; Ashburn; & December 16 Loudoun Valley High School, 340 N Maple Avenue, Purcellville Adults $18 at the door, $15 in advance. Seniors $15 at the door, $12 in advance. Students free. 703-771-8287 or www.loudounsymphony.org
Monday, December 31The Master Singers will be performing at First Night Leesburg on New Year's Eve (see bluemont.org -> Events for information).