Federal Way Chorale celebrates 20th Christmas concert

The Federal Way Chorale will celebrate its 20th Christmas concert with "20 Years of Joy." The singers will perform music selected from Christmas programs over the past two decades, ranging from familiar carols to John Rutter's "Gloria."

November 30, 2012 7:45 pm

The Federal Way Chorale will celebrate its 20th Christmas concert with “20 Years of Joy.”

The singers will perform music selected from Christmas programs over the past two decades, ranging from familiar carols to John Rutter’s “Gloria.”

All former members of the Chorale in the audience will be invited on stage to perform the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s “Messiah.” Concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 (Friday) and 6 p.m. Dec. 9 (Sunday) at St. Luke’s Church, 515 S. 312th St. Tickets are $15 for seniors and students, and $18 for general admission. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.

For tickets, visit www.fwchorale.com or call (253) 250-3326.

MORE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT

• Federal Way Symphony’s Christmas concert: Federal Way Symphony will perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 at St. Luke’s Church, featuring pianist Christina Siemens and a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite.” Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors, free for students 18 and under. Visit federalwaysymphony.org or call (253) 529-9857.

• Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory: The second annual production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 9 (no show Dec. 7) at Decatur High School’s stage, 2800 SW 320th St. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors/military and available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/294674. Info: (206) 854-2638 or Info@rosebudctc.org.

• Jazz LIVE at Marine View: Northwest guitarist Michael Powers will perform a free all-ages Christmas jazz concert at 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at Marine View Church, 8469 Eastside Drive NE, Tacoma. Info: (253) 229-9206 or www.marineviewpc.org.