Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
Enjoy some fantastic holiday music at these local Christmas shows
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The holiday season is in full swing here in the Rocket City, and over the next few weeks we have a bevy of festive shows featuring music that will get you into the holiday spirit!
For example:
Candlelight Christmas @ Burritt on the Mountain

- What: Children will delight in a visit with Kris Kringle, while traditional holiday music fills the air throughout the grounds, adding to the festive spirit.
- When: Friday, December 5 + Saturday, December 6, 5-9PM
- Cost: $55 per carload
- Details
Covered in Christmas @ The Orion Amphitheater

- What: Covered in Christmas features local musicians putting an alternative twist on your favorite holiday tunes, from re-imagined Christmas classics to original songs.
- When: Saturday, December 6, 12-3PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Huntsville Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

- What: You cannot celebrate the holiday season without seeing “The Nutcracker” at least once. Huntsville Ballet puts on one of the best performances of the classic ballet every year and is accompanied by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
- When: Friday, December 12, 7:30PM; Saturday, December 13, 2PM, 7:30PM; Sunday, December 14, 1PM
- Cost: $40+
- Details
Christmas Concert @ the Downtown Library

- What: Rocket City Jazz Orchestra returns to spend a warm holiday evening at the library with a mix of new and classic Christmas songs.
- When: Saturday, December 13, 6:30PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Whitesburg Baptist Orchestra presents ‘Winterlude’ @ Whitesburg Baptist Church
- What: Whitesburg Baptist Orchestra presents Winterlude, an instrumental worship concert with four grand pianos, the Little Big Band, and guest saxophonist Larry Panella.
- When: Sunday, December 14, 5:30PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
Suzy Bogguss’ ‘Swingin’ Little Christmas’ @ The Princess Theatre

- What: The show is filled with holiday classics, sprinkled with Suzy’s hits through the years and select songs from her recent release Prayin’ For Sunshine.
- When: Friday, December 19, 7PM
- Cost: $40+
- Details
A Fly Christmas @ Mars Music Hall

- What: Enjoy fabulous Christmas music from local musicians, including ADIA, The Voice’s Jazz McKenzie, Lamont Landers and Leon Jorden.
- When: Saturday, December 20, 7PM
- Cost: $20
- Details
Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings @ The Royal Stovehouse

- What: Enjoy all your favorite carols played by a talented string quartet in an evocative candlelit venue.
- When: Sunday, December 21, 4:45PM, 8:45PM
- Cost: $38+
- Details
Mannheim Steamroller @ Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

- What: It wouldn’t be the holiday season without some Mannheim Steamroller. This performance is presented by Chip Davis.
- When: Saturday, December 27, 7PM
- Cost: $90
- Details
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