A Very Hoogland Christmas is a Christmas revue featuring classic holiday tunes and contemporary Christmas music, as well as beautiful sacred music. Hosted by Gus Gordon, the show will feature Meghan Birch, Nathan Carls, Vanessa Ferguson, Kevin Ford, Amanda Reynolds, Debbie Ross, Mary Kate Smith and Matthew Vala and will showcase the Hoogland Kids, Teens […]
Christmas music
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Holiday hymn
The Blessed Sacrament choirs will present an Advent Concert on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. The concert will include all of the Blessed Sacrament choirs, professional woman’s ensemble Seraphim (pictured) and other singers from the community. The orchestra will include several members of the Illinois Symphony Orchestra. The featured oratorio is Vivaldi’s “Magnificat.” Tickets may […]
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Select seasonal sounds
The stunning harmony of California ensemble Venice comes to The Legacy Theater Thursday, Dec. 5. Mixing the sounds of 70s rock ’n’ roll with the storytelling of James Taylor and harmonies reminiscent of the Eagles, this guy group will move you with their Christmas music and some of their own music, including material from their […]
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Holiday exhilaration
PHOTO COURTEY DENIAL 3 Get your Christmas on a little early this year. Friday, Nov. 15, the gift of yuletide music in November comes to town with the sensational music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. For only one performance at The Legacy Theatre, enjoy the exhilarating music and breathtaking lighting, laser and snow effects from St. […]
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Contemporary interpretations
Best Christmas music artist of all time with 27 million albums sold, platinum-selling Mannheim Steamroller opens up the holiday season in Springfield with a November concert at Sangamon Auditorium, UIS. The concert features multimedia images and synchronized lighting and special effects in harmony with the enchanting contemporary and classic sounds that Mannheim Steamroller by Chip […]
