What's Happening: December

Looking for something to do this holiday season? Well, December is the perfect month for concerts and shows in the area.

Norwich Arts Center: (formerly Norwich Arts Council)

60 - 64 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: 860-887-2789
administration@norwicharts.org

12/02/2011

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holiday Show

unjuried show

NAC Gallery

60 Broadway / Norwich CT 06360

860-887-2789

Reception: December 2 from 6-8 PM

Show runs: November 30 through December 31

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday 12-4 PM

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FFLS: Phred Mileski

Donald L. Oat Theater

62 Broadway / Norwich CT 06360

860-887-2789

doors open 7:30 PM / tickets $20 / BYOB

Coast Guard Band: 
Leamy Concert Hall 
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
15 Mohegan Ave.
New London, CT

December 12th at 2 p.m. Coast Guard Big Band Concert  "Ornaments in Jazz"

Trombonist and Musician First Class Sean Nelson leads a big band jazz concert featuring the music of Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, and other modern jazz composers. 
Also featuring the premiere of a new work by MU1 Nelson.

December 18th at 2 p.m. (1hr matinee) and 7 p.m. (full concert) Academy Concert "Happy Holidays!"

Rejoice in the holiday season with either the hour-long matinee or the full-length evening performance, both bursting with festive musical selections.


Free admission

Willimantic Orchestra:

Shafer Auditorium at Eastern Connecticut State University

83 Windham Street

Willimantic, CT 06226

Saturday, December 3, 2011, 7:30 PM 

Holiday Concert: 

Rimsky-Korsakov, Polonaise from Christmas Eve; Manfredini, Concerto Grosso in C (op.3, no.12); Rebikov, 4 pieces from The Christmas Tree;Anderson, Sleigh Ride;Irving Berlin, White Christmas; Cacavas, Christmas medley


Free admission, donations appreciated

University of Connecticut: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts:

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
2132 Hillside Road, Unit 3104
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3104 
Phone: (860) 486-4226

December 3rd 

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Keith Lockhart, Conductor Rockapella, Featured Guests

Jollify your holiday season with Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops, and vocal powerhouse Rockapella!  For the first time ever, "America's Orchestra" joins America's leading a cappella group for a light-hearted and unforgettable holiday show. From unique takes on classic favorites to brand new originals, audiences of all ages can expect a program jam-packed with material from the Boston Pops' albums "Holiday Pops" and "Sleigh Ride," Rockapella's chart-topping "Comfort & Joy" and "Christmas," plus a special visit from Jolly Ole' St. Nick and a time-honored audience sing along. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a holiday tradition that millions cherish! 

Holiday Meet & Greet, 6-7pm 

Meet conductor Keith Lockhart and the members of Rockapella while enjoying delicious hor d'oeuvres and cash bar at this special holiday reception.

$35 per person