by Kelly Babcock

Wednesday, December 16th, from 7PM to 10:30PM, at the Avalon, the Christmas Cello Choir Family Concert. Eight to ten cellos play Christmas Carols, and YOU sing!!! We recommend you come early for nibbles & bring your family. See you there! Admission is pay-what-you-can, proceeds to our rehearsal space at the wonderful Harmony Centre!

Thursday, December 17th, at 7PM, at the Harmony Centre, 890, 4th Ave. E., admission: The Choir That Rocks Owen Sound presents "Life Is Beautiful" ... because it is. pay within your means

Thursday, December 10th, at 9PM, at the Avalon Jazz Lounge & Patio, 229 9th St. E., It's Jazz Jam! Come out and jam on any kind of jazz you want. Bring an instrument or your voice and join Kaelin Murphy at the Avalon! admission: pay what you can

Friday December 18th, at 7PM, at the Harmony Centre, 890, 4th Ave. E., admission: The Choir That Rocks Owen Sound presents "Life Is Beautiful" ... because it is. pay within your means

Friday December 18th, from 7PM 'til 9PM, at Central Westside Church, 310 10th St. W., come see Harp & Holly, a trio of long-time musical friends from the Grey-Bruce Ontario area who weave a tapestry of yuletide magic with their poetic blending of Celtic, New Age and Baroque sounds. Mabel Williamson (harp & keyboard), Sandra Swannell (violin, viola and vocal) and Terry Young (acoustic guitar and vocal) bring their annual concert celebration of Christmas to the Southwestern Ontario region. Audiences are drawn into an enchanted world of Christmas reverie by the group's stirring arrangements of ancient carols, jubilant seasonal favourites and poignant storytelling. Ticketsonly at door, $20 for Adults, $5 for Teens, Children 12 and under free.